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Sucker Punch Pro Series 231 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 2379 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Drew Barnes (ranked 262 p4p, 196 weight class). Dupree kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eddie Vedder - Society. 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 40 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree looking to control.
Dupree pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes is pushing down on Dupree's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dupree is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Dupree wants to get back to his feet.
Dupree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dupree tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Dupree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree moves into full guard.
Barnes won't allow Dupree to sweep him here.
Barnes is in close to Dupree's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Barnes trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupree is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupree's head.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Dupree 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.
Barnes distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dupree is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is fighting to break Dupree's control of his arms but Dupree is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes is in close to Dupree's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupree is on top in guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Dupree controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the body from Dupree misses
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Dupree sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A jab from Dupree misses.
Dupree lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree lands with a right hand.
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dupree.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupree uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes punishes Dupree's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dupree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Dupree counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Dupree does no damage.
Dupree slips under a jab from Barnes.
Dupree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Dupree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Dupree throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Christophe Dupree is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Dupree.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Dupree with an uppercut!
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dupree connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Dupree tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Dupree looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Dupree throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Dupree takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Barnes catches Dupree right on the button with a cross.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Dupree shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Dupree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Dupree's shoulder, as Dupree tries to avoid the shot.
Dupree throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dupree lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dupree misses with a double jab.
Dupree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.
A combination from Dupree does no damage.
Dupree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dupree at a distance.
Dupree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes drops Dupree with a right and a left! Barnes comes rushing in but Dupree regains his composure and manages to keep Barnes in guard.
 Dupree is rocked!
 It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Dupree pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Dupree is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now.
Dupree wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dupree!
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dupree manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Dupree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dupree misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dupree.
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!
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dupree up against the cage.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dupree is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
Dupree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dupree did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupree's head.
Dupree is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Dupree's hands, connecting with Dupree's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dupree is looking to escape.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Dupree! Oh, Dupree is in big trouble! Barnes lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Asakura (ranked 965 p4p, 599 weight class) and Antonio Barbosa (ranked 141 p4p, 81 weight class). Asakura comes into the arena with JJBA - Giorno's Theme blaring out of the sound system. Barbosa has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyson Asakura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Granite 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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Asakura.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asakura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working Asakura over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Asakura catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is leaning against Asakura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asakura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
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.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa clinches.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barbosa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Asakura.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa is working Asakura over against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Barbosa cracks Asakura with a nice body shot.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asakura, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura takes a shot to the head.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura misses with a knee strike.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Asakura connects with a knee to the head.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa is working Asakura over against the cage.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa is leaning against Asakura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barbosa jabs Asakura right on the nose. Asakura blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asakura, pushing him back against the cage.
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Asakura.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Asakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Barbosa pushes Asakura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Barbosa.
Antonio Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa gets through Asakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa 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 Mauro Okongwu (ranked 971 p4p, 462 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 48 p4p, 61 weight class). Okongwu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Show Stop - REASON. Haden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haden swings widly with a right hand
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haden 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.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Okongwu misses with a double jab.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mauro Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Okongwu has knocked Haden down with a huge combo! Okongwu steps away and waves a wobbly Haden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okongwu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okongwu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden misses with a hook.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Haden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haden shoots in and drives through. Okongwu sprawls well.
Okongwu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haden there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Haden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu dips to his left and cracks Haden with an uppercut!
Haden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden lands with a cross.
It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
It looks like Okongwu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okongwu cracks a nice hook into Haden's ribs.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okongwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden shoots and misses
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Okongwu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice straight punches there by Okongwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okongwu.
Haden scores with a nice right hand.
Okongwu's corner calls for a 1-2. Okongwu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden with a poor takedown
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu lands a slapping body shot.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a low kick but Haden avoids it.
Haden tries to clinch but Okongwu moves away
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Mauro Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu lands an overhand right.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
Haden throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.
Okongwu walks into a straight right hand from Haden.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haden takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Okongwu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haden on the side of the head.
Haden connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Haden misses.
Haden throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Okongwu lands with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okongwu darts in and clinches Haden up against the cage.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Haden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Haden controls his hands.
Okongwu is pressed up against the cage. Haden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okongwu down to the mat. Okongwu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden misses the jab.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haden misses with a hook.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Haden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
As Haden looks to move away, Okongwu throws a big counter combo but Haden just gets out of the way.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Okongwu - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Okongwu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.
Haden connects with a body shot.
Haden throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden goes for a double leg but Okongwu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okongwu continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Haden throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okongwu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haden scrambles back to his feet.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okongwu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu rushes Haden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okongwu regains guard.
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!
Haden trying to control but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Okongwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okongwu keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Okongwu wants to stand but Haden is controlling the position.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Okongwu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okongwu is trying to keep Haden in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Haden throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Mauro Okongwu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okongwu but Okongwu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Okongwu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu throws a quick counter head kick but Haden was just out of range.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Haden.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu slips a jab from Haden.
Okongwu tried to counter with a leg kick but Haden avoided it.
Haden throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongwu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Okongwu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okongwu, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 835 p4p, 546 weight class) and Don Crenshaw (ranked 124 p4p, 84 weight class). Crenshaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crenshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oosthuizen to score with a decent uppercut.
Crenshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oosthuizen 's head backwards.
It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the strikes.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crenshaw! But no joy.
Oosthuizen cracks a nice hook into Crenshaw's ribs.
Donk. Oosthuizen catches Crenshaw right on the button with a cross.
Oosthuizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oosthuizen . Oosthuizen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oosthuizen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crenshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen staying out of range there.
Crenshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw 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.
Oosthuizen ducks under a wild hook from Crenshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crenshaw cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crenshaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crenshaw in his tracks.
Oosthuizen loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Crenshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight right.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crenshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oosthuizen .
Crenshaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oosthuizen with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oosthuizen is keeping busy.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Oosthuizen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Oosthuizen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oosthuizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crenshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen is looking to slow Crenshaw down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Oosthuizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Crenshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oosthuizen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen clinches with his opponent.
Crenshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crenshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen moves away from the strike by Crenshaw.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oosthuizen .
Crenshaw lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crenshaw, as that shot connected.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oosthuizen slips a jab from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen clinches up with Crenshaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Crenshaw presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crenshaw backwards.
Oosthuizen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crenshaw as Oosthuizen tries to tie him up.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oosthuizen clinches up with Crenshaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Crenshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Crenshaw.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Oosthuizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crenshaws head.
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!
Oosthuizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Oosthuizen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oosthuizen blocks the elbow strike.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oosthuizen avoids it.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Crenshaw takes a shot to the head.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Oosthuizen is controlling him.
Oosthuizen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oosthuizen tries to stall but Crenshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Crenshaw slows down the pace here.
Oosthuizen is leaning against Crenshaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Oosthuizen .
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Oosthuizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Oosthuizen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crenshaw is keeping busy.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
A short left from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crenshaw presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crenshaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crenshaw is looking to slow Oosthuizen down with leg kicks.
Crenshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crenshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oosthuizen scores with a punch to the head.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch up but Crenshaw keeps it at a distance.
Oosthuizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Crenshaw lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Crenshaw misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Crenshaw misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Oosthuizen cracks Crenshaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Oosthuizen tenderised Crenshaw's leg. Crenshaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw scores with the left hand. Oosthuizen knows he should have avoided that one.
Oosthuizen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crenshaw with a nice cross.
Oosthuizen is rocked!
Francis Oosthuizen 's cut is getting worse.
Oosthuizen blocks a head kick by Crenshaw.
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oosthuizen lands a glancing blow to the side of Crenshaw's head.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crenshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crenshaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crenshaw needs to keep his hands up - Oosthuizen had a free shot at his head there.
Oosthuizen avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Crenshaw is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen slips under a jab from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francis Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosthuizen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the head.
Oosthuizen drops Crenshaw with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Crenshaw! Oosthuizen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Oosthuizen !
During a confident post fight interview, Francis Oosthuizen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Don Crenshaw spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 266 p4p, 165 weight class) and Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 29 p4p, 16 weight class). Jean Baptiste kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born on the Bayou. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinglestomper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Dinglestomper sees coming a mile off.
Dinglestomper throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinglestomper.
It looks like Saggy Dinglestomper has been cut.
A head kick by Dinglestomper misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a body kick that stops Dinglestomper in his tracks momentarily.
Dinglestomper connects with a crisp jab.
Dinglestomper moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste 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.
A little jabbing left from Dinglestomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinglestomper doesn't seem bothered though.
Jean Baptiste cracks Dinglestomper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Dinglestomper moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper cracks Jean Baptiste with an open hand slap.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Dinglestomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste punishes Dinglestomper's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Dinglestomper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jean Baptiste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinglestomper scrambles back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Jean Baptiste misses
and Dinglestomper counters with a low kick, right behind Jean Baptiste 's knee.
Dinglestomper connects with a solid leg kick.
Jean Baptiste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Jean Baptiste moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDinglestomper.
Jean Baptiste drops his hands momentarily and Dinglestomper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Dinglestomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinglestomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinglestomper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook.
Dinglestomper is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinglestomper.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses.
Dinglestomper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinglestomper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste cracks Dinglestomper with a good jab.
Dinglestomper moves in looking to clinch but Jean Baptiste pushes him off.
Dinglestomper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Dinglestomper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinglestomper's hand.
Dinglestomper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jean Baptiste works the jab nicely.
Dinglestomper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dinglestomper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinglestomper's head.
Jean Baptiste lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinglestomper's head.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range.
Dinglestomper moves forwards but Jean Baptiste connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinglestomper looks to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Dinglestomper fakes the leg kick and cracks Jean Baptiste in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jean Baptiste fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Dinglestomper slaps the foot to one side.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinglestomper thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinglestomper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dinglestomper tries to move into range but Jean Baptiste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick which misses Dinglestomper's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinglestomper tries to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dinglestomper.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinglestomper.
Jean Baptiste works Dinglestomper's body with a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dinglestomper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jean Baptiste has got the better of the exchanges.
Jean Baptiste stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinglestomper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinglestomper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinglestomper lands a really nice looking cross but Jean Baptiste seems unphased.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Dinglestomper blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a lazy head kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinglestomper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dinglestomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinglestomper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jean Baptiste to score with a decent uppercut.
Dinglestomper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Dinglestomper's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Dinglestomper slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Dinglestomper ducked under it nicely.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jean Baptiste manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Dinglestomper as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jean Baptiste.
Dinglestomper tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinglestomper moves into the clinch.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Dinglestomper has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Dinglestomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste.
Dinglestomper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Dinglestomper on the inside.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinglestomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinglestomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Dinglestomper is trying to stall.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste cracks Dinglestomper with a nice body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Jean Baptiste pushes Dinglestomper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinglestomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinglestomper or not.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Jean Baptiste there.
Dinglestomper throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Dinglestomper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dinglestomper is rocked!
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice head shot.
Dinglestomper is still on wobbly legs! Can Jean Baptiste finish him?
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dinglestomper's knee momentarily.
Jean Baptiste drops Dinglestomper with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dinglestomper! Jean Baptiste dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Jean Baptiste!
After winning the bout, Brady Jean Baptiste 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 450 p4p, 295 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 66 p4p, 47 weight class). Kazuma comes to the cage accompanied by Uroko by Dir En Grey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance but Kazuma moves to the side
and Kazuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazuma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Kazuma circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazuma's head backwards.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuma throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
We've been told by Kazuma's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kazumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Kazuma misses the shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazuma misses its target.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazuma misses with a straight right.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut.
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Kazuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Kazuma shrugs it off.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kazuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazuma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazuma throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
The fighters circling - Kazuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie jabs Kazuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kazuma swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazuma's head.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Kazuma with an uppercut!
Gracie throws a right hand that Kazuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazuma also avoids with ease.
Kazuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Kazuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
Gracie tries to clinch but Kazuma is having none of it.
Gracie slips a jab from Kazuma.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kazuma moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a jab.
Kazuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kazuma throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kazuma.
Gracie rushes Kazuma and presses him up against the cage.
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie moves out of range as Kazuma strikes.
Gracie throws a body punch but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gracie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazumas head.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Kazuma blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazuma drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kazuma throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated 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.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kazuma moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Kazuma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie defending well as Kazuma loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazuma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Kazuma misses.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazuma throws out the jab.
Kazuma throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie tries to clinch but Kazuma is having none of it.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a double jab
letting Kazuma counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie takes a swing at Kazuma's ribcage but misses.
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Kazuma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kazuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Kazuma sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kazuma is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gracie is rocked!
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!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuma finish him?
A head kick misses from Kazuma.
Kazuma loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Kazuma dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kazuma misses.
Kazuma misses the shot to the body.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Kazuma's head back.
Kazuma throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuma throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie tests Kazuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazuma looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Kazuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kazuma.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie has Kazuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie tries to clinch but Kazuma moves out of range.
Gracie cracks Kazuma with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuma. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazuma lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuma closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gracie! Kazuma dives in looking to finish! Gracie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchrius Rossi (ranked 238 p4p, 113 weight class) and Mister Mediocre (ranked 40 p4p, 25 weight class). Rossi comes into the arena with Metal Slug Theme blaring out of the sound system. Mediocre has chosen The Champ Is Here! 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mediocre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mediocre.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Mediocre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mediocre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mediocre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mediocre.
Mediocre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi slips a jab from Mediocre.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Mediocre jabs at Rossi's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Mediocre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
Mediocre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Mediocre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mediocre.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Mediocre avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Rossi swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
Mediocre lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mediocre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mediocre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Mediocre misses the target.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Mediocre is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rossi misses with a left hand
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre scores with a push kick.
Mediocre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mediocre slips under a jab.
Mediocre misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Mediocre saw that one coming.
Mediocre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Mediocre off balance momentarily.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi defending well as Mediocre loads up on a big left hand.
Mediocre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Mister Mediocre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mediocre clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mediocre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Rossi checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rossi throws a low kick but Mediocre avoids it.
Mediocre throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mediocre slips under a jab from Rossi.
Mediocre loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Mediocre moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Mediocre blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Mediocre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Mediocre.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi throws a low kick but Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mediocre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Mediocre.
Mediocre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Mediocre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Rossi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre with the inside leg kick.
Mediocre misses with a straight right.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Mediocre misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Mediocre misses with a wild body shot.
Mediocre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Mediocre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Mediocre connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre motions for Rossi to come forward. Mediocre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre is looking to score with low kicks.
Mediocre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mediocre jabs at Rossi's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mediocre looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Mediocre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Mediocre tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick from Mediocre.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mediocre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mediocre moves away from the strike by Rossi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mediocre!
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mediocre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mediocre lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Mediocre sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws the left hand but Mediocre avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mediocre - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mediocre throws out the jab.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mediocre moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Mediocre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mediocre throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mediocre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mediocre lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into 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!
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Mediocre thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mediocre misses with a looping right.
Rossi tries to move into range but Mediocre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Mediocre misses with a left hand
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Mediocre fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi throws a head kick that Mediocre semi-blocks.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre avoids the head kick by Rossi.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rossi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mediocre.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mediocre staying out of range there.
Rossi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mediocre! But no joy.
Mediocre tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Mediocre tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi moves out of range as Mediocre strikes.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Mediocre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi scores with a hook.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Mediocre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mediocre. Mediocre obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre misses with a right hand
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Mediocre moved out of range nicely.
Rossi takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Mediocre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Donk. Rossi catches Mediocre right on the button with a cross.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a hook but Mediocre blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mediocre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mediocre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mister Mediocre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Mediocre moves away and avoids it.
Mediocre blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Mediocre misses the jab.
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mediocre's corner calls for a 1-2. Mediocre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mediocre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Mediocre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Mediocre scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Rossi swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
It seemed like Mediocre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre jabs at Rossi's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossi.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Mediocre saw that one coming.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Rossi misses
and Mediocre counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Mediocre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossi takes one on the button.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mediocre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mediocre to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Mediocre lands with a right hand.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Mediocre tries a quick counter leg kick but Rossi is wise to it.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Mediocre.
Rossi lunges at Mediocre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mediocre's hand.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossi stuns Mediocre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre scores with a jab.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mediocre 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 195 p4p, 217 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 24 p4p, 30 weight class). Will Wrecks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wrecks counters with a nice body kick.
Wrecks looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
IsMore fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrecks has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Wrecks.
IsMore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wrecks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecks lands with a left to the head.
IsMore throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrecks.
Wrecks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IsMore is working for takedown but Wrecks is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecks scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrecks lands a left hand.
Wrecks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wrecks lands with a left to the head.
Wrecks gets underhooks to prevent IsMore's takedown attempt.
IsMore turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and IsMore manages to end up in side control.
IsMore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no IsMore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore is breathing heavily.
Wrecks is trying to improve his position.
Wrecks keeps trying to improve his position.
IsMore wants to control but Wrecks is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore in side control, just content to control the action for now.
IsMore misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wrecks is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wrecks's face as IsMore controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrecks keeps working.
IsMore landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from IsMore crashes against the mat.
Wrecks is looking for a sweep.
Wrecks sneaks back into half guard.
Wrecks trying to control here.
IsMore prevents Wrecks from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
IsMore tries to pass to full mount but Wrecks defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IsMore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrecks swivels and escapes.
Wrecks gets a clinch.
Wrecks stops a takedown attempt from IsMore.
A short left from Wrecks.
IsMore takes a shot to the head.
Wrecks gets underhooks to prevent IsMore's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecks tries to throw a body punch but IsMore avoids it by throwing Wrecks back against the cage.
IsMore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrecks lands a hook that snaps the head of IsMore backwards.
Wrecks scores with a shot to the side of IsMore's head.
IsMore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrecks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrecks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Wrecks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wrecks lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as IsMore crumples to the floor! Wrecks milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Wrecks!
An out of breath Will Wrecks 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 143 p4p, 172 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 21 p4p, 27 weight class). Yarborough comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Derezzed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarborough scores with a head kick.
Yarborough lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarborough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yarborough misses with a jab to the body
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Yarborough avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Yarborough misses with a hook
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Yarborough bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Shipilov moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut.
Shipilov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yarborough lands a lovely overhand right.
Yarborough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shipilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shipilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shipilov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov misses with a shot to the body
and Yarborough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough moves out of range as Shipilov throws a body kick.
Yarborough fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yarborough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shipilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough lands a nice shot to the body.
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Yarborough lands with an overhand left.
Yarborough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shipilov under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov is looking for a counter combo.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Shipilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Shipilov avoids it.
It looked like Shipilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipilov throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Shipilov avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shipilov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shipilov throws out the jab.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Yarborough. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shipilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shipilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yarborough on the side of the head.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shipilov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shipilov dodges the punch combination from Yarborough.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shipilov misses with a left hand
enabling Yarborough to counter with a crisp jab.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough swings widly with a right hand
and Shipilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up James Yarborough's cut even more.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shipilov lands a head kick. Yarborough smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Shipilov throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yarborough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shipilov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Yarborough crumples to the floor! Shipilov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 13 p4p, 294 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 1 p4p, 46 weight class). Matsuda comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Another World. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions misses with a head kick.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legions tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsuda is in Legions's guard.
Matsuda trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Legions working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuda.
Legions wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
Matsuda gets the takedown into side control.
Matsuda lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legions has escaped the position, nice work there.
Legions stops Matsuda from passing to mount.
Legions wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Legions is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda retains his middleweight title!
Tanaka Matsuda 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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