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Bellicose XXII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test LS (ranked 5277 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Captain Alex (ranked 509 p4p, 426 weight class). Captain Alex told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Test LS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Alex!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Test LS has been cut.
Alex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alex lands a good knee to the midsection. LS won't want to take too many of those.
Alex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LS blocks it with crossed arms.
Alex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LS tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alex smiles and moves away.
Alex tries to clinch up but LS circles away and keeps his distance.
Alex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LS tries for a takedown but Alex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex forces LS back against the cage and clinches.
Alex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
LS is trying to pull guard but Alex has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test LS. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alex tries to land a knee to the head but LS blocks with his arms.
Alex connects with a knee to the head.
Alex misses with a knee to the head.
Alex lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LS goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LS avoids it.
Alex tries a knee to the head but LS blocks it.
Alex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LS avoiding damage as Alex throws knees to the body.
LS blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LS swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LS avoids it.
Alex landing knees to the body.
LS on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alex.
LS has Alex pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LS avoiding damage as Alex throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alex.
LS misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Alex.
Alex trying to land knees to the body.
LS has Alex pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Alex.
LS blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alex tries a knee to the head but LS blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alex landing knees to the head.
LS fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alex obliges.
Alex lands a knee to the head.
Alex looks winded!
Alex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LS is defending well for now.
LS is trying to pull guard but Alex has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alex obliges.
Alex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Alex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alex 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 8:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 8:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Alex!
Captain Alex decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Durall (ranked 3022 p4p, 4470 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 349 p4p, 444 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Durall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjj Spar !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durall works Spar 's body with a nice hook.
Durall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durall misses with a body shot.
Durall lands a nice shot to the body.
Durall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Durall.
Durall throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.
Durall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spar clinches up with Durall and pushes him back against the cage.
Spar avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durall lands a really nice looking cross but Spar seems unphased.
Durall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar .
Spar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durall lands a jab to the head.
Spar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
A combination from Durall does no damage.
Durall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Durall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durall misses with an uppercut.
Durall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durall scores with a three punch combo!
Spar dodges the punch combination from Durall.
Durall loads up on a big right hand but Spar slips the punch.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durall was covering up waiting for the punch and Spar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
Spar stops Durall from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar stopping the sweep attempt from Durall.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Durall is retaining full guard.
Durall wriggles free and stands up.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durall.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spar moves away from the strike by Durall.
Spar unleashes a big counter combination but Durall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durall throws a big shot that misses.
Durall misses the shot to the body.
Spar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durall lands with a hook. Spar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ronald Durall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durall just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Durall misses.
Durall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durall.
Spar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ronald Durall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
Durall misses with an uppercut. Spar saw that one coming.
Durall takes a swing at Spar 's ribcage but misses.
Durall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spar walks into a jab.
Spar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Spar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Durall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durall lands with a right hand.
Spar tries to move into range but Durall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Durall cracks Spar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durall lands a lovely overhand right.
Durall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durall lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durall lands a jab to Spar 's midsection.
Durall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spar s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durall scores with a punch to the head.
Durall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronald Durall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Spar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durall connects with a right hand. Spar shakes it off.
Jab from Durall.
Durall looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
Durall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spar .
Durall lands a jab to the head.
Durall misses the shot to the body.
Spar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durall swings for the body but Spar moves out of range.
Spar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ronald Durall is winning the standup battle so far.
Durall misses with a straight right.
Spar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durall throws a big shot that misses.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durall wants it to stay on the feet.
Durall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Durall.
Durall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjj Spar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar slips a jab and a cross from Durall.
Spar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durall misses with a hook.
Durall misses with a hook.
Spar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Durall misses.
Spar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durall misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Durall. Those never looked like landing.
Spar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durall throws a body shot but no joy.
Durall looks to land a left hand but Spar moved out of range nicely.
Durall with a nice cross.
Durall misses with a wild body shot.
Durall throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar dives in and grabs Durall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durall pushes down on Spar 's head and hops out.
Ronald Durall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durall connects with a single shot there.
Durall misses with a hook.
Spar throws a counter combo.
Durall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Durall catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durall lands with a straight right. Spar didn't see that one coming.
Durall connects with a body shot that sends Spar 's belly button to the back.
Durall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durall throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Durall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Durall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spar fails to land the takedown.
Spar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durall, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Spar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Durall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spar has Durall pressed against the cage, preventing Durall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spar tries for a takedown but Durall manages to get underhooks.
Ronald Durall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
Durall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spar has him pressed against the cage.
Spar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durall is trying to keep an underhook but Spar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Durall is not content to let Spar control the position.
Durall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spar controlling the action here.
Durall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durall wants to stand but Spar is controlling the position.
Spar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spar prevents Durall from escaping the position.
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durall wants to get back to his feet.
Durall trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spar tries to move to mount but Durall blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durall is pushing Spar 's head away, looking to escape. Spar manages to hold on to the position though.
Durall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spar 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjj Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durall is looking to improve his position.
Spar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ronald Durall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durall is looking to control Spar 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durall avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durall is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Durall is trying to stand.
Spar is thwarting Durall's attempts to control the position.
Durall wants to get back to his feet.
Spar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Durall wants to control but Spar is keeping busy.
Bjj Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Durall defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjj Spar .
I think Durall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Durall!
Ronald Durall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Szopa (ranked 1711 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Kevin Jensen (ranked 235 p4p, 467 weight class). Kevin Jensen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingo Szopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen lands the left hand.
Jensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Szopa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Szopa's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szopa.
Szopa just misses with a punch to the body.
Szopa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is looking for a sweep. Szopa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jensen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Szopa lands a nice short elbow.
Jensen won't allow Szopa to pass to mount.
Szopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szopa prevents Jensen from standing back up.
Szopa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Szopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jensen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jensen is looking to improve his position.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa drops an elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 Jensen is rocked!
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Szopa finish him?
Szopa is nestled in close to Jensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Szopa moves into full mount! Jensen won't be happy about that!
Szopa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jensen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jensen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
Ingo Szopa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kevin Jensen was interviewed post fight and said 'congrats to my opponent. I'll work harder and be back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Madison (ranked 2659 p4p, 1468 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 347 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mick Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darryl Haze !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Haze .
Madison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Madison misses.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Madison misses with a body punch
and Haze counters with a good low kick that Madison was not able to check.
Haze looks to land a combination but Madison avoids it well.
Haze throws a series of punches but Madison moves out of range.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madison drives through and clinches with Haze against the cage.
Madison taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Madison.
Haze tries to work over Madison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Madison stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze stalling in the clinch but Madison improves position.
Haze is trying to maintain a safe position but Madison gets an underhook and turns Haze into the cage.
Haze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze wants to stall.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Haze avoids the damage to the body.
Madison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haze avoiding damage as Madison throws knees to the body.
Haze stalling.
Madison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Madison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haze .
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Madison.
Madison misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Madison fails to land.
I was talking to Madison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madison.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Haze avoids the damage to the body.
Haze is looking to control Madison's arms but Madison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haze has his back to the cage.
Madison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison tries to clinch up but Haze circles away and keeps his distance.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madison.
Haze lands with a straight right. Madison didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Madison misses.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mick Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Madison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madison moves into the clinch.
Haze is trying to pull guard but Madison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze .
Haze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Madison walks away with a smile on his face. Haze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madison tries to clinch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madison.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haze .
Haze takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Madison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Madison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze with a nice calf kick.
Madison takes one to the chin there.
Haze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madison throws a hook to the side of Haze 's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madison tries to clinch up but Haze circles away and keeps his distance.
Madison backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Haze pushes him off.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madison just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madison cracks Haze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison pushes Haze up against the cage in a clinch.
Madison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madison scores with a shoulder strike.
Madison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Madison being controlled against the cage.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Madison throws a punch but it's blocked by Haze .
Madison lands a left hand.
Madison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haze avoiding damage.
Madison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Madison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Madison misses with a double jab.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mick Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haze tries to keep at a distance but Madison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Madison letting Haze take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Haze .
Madison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haze tries to stall but Madison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Madison is defending well.
Madison gets through Haze 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Madison.
Haze jumps guard but Madison stands there with Haze around his waist. Haze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mick Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Haze .
A short right from Madison on the inside.
Haze tries to pull guard but Madison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haze 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haze punishes Madison's body with a nice straight punch.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Madison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Madison regains half guard.
Madison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Madison wants to get back to full guard.
Madison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze stands and throws Madison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madison is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison is working hard here to advance position.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here.
Haze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Madison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haze trying to control the action but Madison is working from the bottom.
Haze tries for a kimura but Madison is defending well.
Madison tries to bench press Haze off him but Haze keeps the position.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Madison prevents Haze from improving position.
A control attempt from Madison but he's now mounted!
Haze lands a couple of good shots and Madison has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Madison trying to control the action but Haze just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze keeps control of the position as Madison tries to break free.
Haze working for a choke but Madison is defending well.
Haze lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Haze !
Haze lands a jab to the head.
Madison tries to clinch up.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Madison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haze tries a quick counter leg kick but Madison is wise to it.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madison.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madison tries to clinch up.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Madison.
Madison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Haze .
Haze is looking to slow Madison down with leg kicks.
Haze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Madison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
As Haze tries to get set, Madison tries to push him back and clinch up but Haze manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madison on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Haze .
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Madison misses the target.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze scores with a nice body kick.
Haze stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madison.
Madison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Madison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Madison scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Haze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madison tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Haze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haze digs a good body shot into Madison's ribs.
Madison loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Madison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madison misses with a double jab.
Haze scores with a takedown into Madison's guard.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him.
Madison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haze is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze cracks Madison with a solid left hand.
Madison wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
Madison keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
Haze wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Madison is trying to keep Haze in close.
Haze pushes down on Madison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.
Haze is keen to just control but Madison is a slippery customer.
Madison tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working.
Haze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madison wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Madison wants to improve his position but Haze is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
A very excited looking Darryl Haze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mick Madison spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramano (ranked 1949 p4p, 2745 weight class) and Miroslav Drozd (ranked 252 p4p, 322 weight class). Razor Ramano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miroslav Drozd's chin.
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Ramano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drozd. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Ramano. That snapped Drozd's head back.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramano looks to score with a jab to the body but Drozd is just out of range.
That kick from Ramano tenderised Drozd's leg. Drozd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Drozd backing up. Drozd nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a few strikes there.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Razor Ramano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drozd ducks right into an uppercut from Ramano.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramano throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
Ramano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drozd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ramano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramano.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drozd backs up against the cage.
Drozd misses with a looping left.
Ramano looks to land a combination but Drozd avoids it well.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Ramano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Drozd as he connects with a hook.
Ramano scores with a jab. Drozd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd scores with a kick to the body.
Ramano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Ramano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drozd at a distance.
Ramano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramano throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramano scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drozd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Drozd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramano. That snapped Drozd's head back.
A slow jab from Drozd misses its intended target.
Ramano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Ramano throws a quick counter head kick but Drozd was just out of range.
Ramano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Ramano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drozd.
Ramano misses with a double jab.
Drozd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Ramano throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
A punch lands to the side of Drozd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drozd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramano.
Drozd throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd misses with a wild combination.
Ramano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drozd back to the cage. Ramano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drozd looks winded!
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano feints a jab promting Drozd to slip. Ramano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drozd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drozd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd looks to land a combination but Ramano avoids it well.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drozd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramano. Ramano obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Ramano.
Drozd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramano stalks Drozd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drozd's face. Drozd staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Ramano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano with a jab.
Drozd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drozd is rocked!
Ramano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Ramano's cut.
That's time! Ramano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Ramano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano with a hook.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramano throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramano finish him?
Ramano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano is looking for a counter combo.
Ramano lands a head kick!
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Ramano moves out of range easily.
Ramano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drozd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drozd's head.
Ramano moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Ramano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramano connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Ramano.
Drozd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramano.
Ramano lands a jab to Drozd's midsection.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramano lands a glancing blow to the side of Drozd's head.
Ramano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Ramano avoids nicely.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body. Drozd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drozd can do to turn this around?
Ramano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
Drozd is breathing heavily.
Drozd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramano.
As Drozd looks to move away, Ramano throws a big counter combo but Drozd just gets out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramano feints and then cracks Drozd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drozd down.
Ramano with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Drozd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramano.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Drozd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drozd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramano thuds a left hand into Drozd's body.
A head kick from Ramano lands but Drozd takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Ramano slips the punch.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Ramano ducks down to avoid it.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Drozd's body. Drozd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramano lands with a good body shot.
Ramano dips to his left and cracks Drozd with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Ramano.
A jab from Ramano does it's job there.
Drozd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drozd lands the left hand.
Ramano throws a head kick but Drozd moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ramano.
Drozd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses
letting Ramano counter with a right hand.
Ramano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drozd.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramano digs a good hook to Drozd's body.
A solid body kick from Drozd.
Ramano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Drozd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ramano has got the better of the exchanges.
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drozd. Drozd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano lands a jab to the head.
Ramano scores with a body shot.
Ramano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramano drops his hands momentarily and Drozd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Ramano lands a jab to the head.
Ramano blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Ramano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramano moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Ramano lands a head kick. Drozd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Ramano throws a one two combo.
Drozd throws a head kick but Ramano moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ramano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramano.
Whack! Ramano lands a heavy head kick that drops Drozd. The ref tackles Ramano to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Drozd was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Razor Ramano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 2794 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Marcos Furriel (ranked 327 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Furriel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukbunsung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Furriel.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Furriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furriel moves into range and clinches up with Sukbunsung.
Furriel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sukbunsung walks away with a smile on his face. Furriel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Furriel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Furriel is just out of range.
Sukbunsung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Furriel's ribcage but misses.
Furriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Furriel jumps guard but Sukbunsung stands there with Furriel around his waist. Furriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Furriel.
Sukbunsung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sukbunsung lands a shoulder strike.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with an uppercut but Furriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furriel blocks an uppercut.
Sukbunsung cracks Furriel with a nice body shot.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furriel looking for a takedown.
Sukbunsung tries a body shot but Furriel blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
Sukbunsung pushes Furriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sukbunsung.
Furriel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Furriel or not.
Sukbunsung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furriel backwards.
Furriel 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!
Furriel wants a takedown.
Furriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Sukbunsung finish him?
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
Furriel is trying to pull guard but Sukbunsung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Furriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukbunsung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Furriel.
Furriel jumps guard.
Sukbunsung wants to stand and escape but instead Furriel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Furriel won't allow Sukbunsung to sweep him here.
Sukbunsung has his hands on Furriel's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furriel stopping the sweep attempt from Sukbunsung.
Furriel distracts Sukbunsung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furriel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sukbunsung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furriel wants to control from the top but Sukbunsung keeps moving.
Furriel stopping the sweep attempt from Sukbunsung.
Furriel scoring with some ground and pound.
Sukbunsung looking for a sweep. Not yet Sukbunsung, not yet.
Furriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sukbunsung trying to control the position here.
Furriel throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sukbunsung is trying to control the position but Furriel postures up.
Furriel stopping the sweep attempt from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furriel being controlled here momentarily.
Sukbunsung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furriel manages to get himself to full guard.
Furriel pulls Sukbunsung in to control the position.
Sukbunsung tries to stand but Furriel is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukbunsung wants to control from the top but Furriel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furriel being controlled here, momentarily.
Sukbunsung tries to free his leg and advance position but Furriel is retaining full guard.
Furriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukbunsung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furriel is trying to keep Sukbunsung in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukbunsung slips nicely into half guard.
Furriel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sukbunsung wants to stand up but Furriel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sukbunsung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sukbunsung prevents Furriel from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook. Furriel ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sukbunsung.
Furriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Furriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furriel manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukbunsung throws a nice looking combination but Furriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furriel.
Sukbunsung is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Furriel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Furriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the side of Furriel's head but Furriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Furriel goes for a double leg but Sukbunsung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sukbunsung continues to drive forward.
Sukbunsung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furriel has time to react.
Sukbunsung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sukbunsung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furriel can do to turn this around?
Furriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furriel shoots in for a double leg but Sukbunsung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukbunsung misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Furriel moves out of range.
Furriel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sukbunsung enables Furriel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sukbunsung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Furriel is controlling the position.
Furriel postures up.
Furriel pushes down on Sukbunsung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Furriel trying to control from half guard but Sukbunsung is working away.
Furriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Furriel trying to control the pace.
Furriel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sukbunsung defending well though.
Sukbunsung is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Furriel is working away from the top position though.
Furriel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furriel lands with a punch from half guard.
Sukbunsung gets back to full guard.
Furriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sukbunsung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furriel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sukbunsung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furriel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sukbunsung looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sukbunsung looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sukbunsung!
Furriel is looking to regain half guard here but Sukbunsung keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Furriel has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sukbunsung preventing the sweep.
Sukbunsung has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Furriel is proving hard to escape from.
Sukbunsung trying to control the position from guard on top but Furriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukbunsung stopping the sweep attempt from Furriel.
Sukbunsung postures up.
Furriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sukbunsung's guard.
Sukbunsung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furriel throws an elbow that misses. Sukbunsung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furriel's guard. Nice move by Sukbunsung!
Furriel trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sukbunsung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furriel 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.
Sukbunsung looking to sit in guard and control but Furriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Furriel won't allow Sukbunsung to sweep him here.
Furriel landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sukbunsung scores with a sloppy right hand. Furriel should have avoided that one.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furriel wants to clinch up but Sukbunsung keeps it at a distance.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukbunsung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Furriel fails with a takedown attempt.
Sukbunsung lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furriel wants to clinch
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Furriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furriel clinches up against the cage.
Sukbunsung is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Furriel.
Sukbunsung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sukbunsung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sukbunsung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sukbunsung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Sukbunsung on the inside.
Sukbunsung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Furriel jumps guard but Sukbunsung stands there with Furriel around his waist. Furriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sukbunsung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Furriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Furriel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Furriel jumps guard but Sukbunsung stands there with Furriel around his waist. Furriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sukbunsung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furriel blocks an uppercut.
Furriel is trying to pull guard but Sukbunsung has him pressed against the cage.
Sukbunsung lands with a right to the head.
Sukbunsung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Furriel is trying to pull guard but Sukbunsung has him pressed against the cage.
Furriel is trying to pull guard but Sukbunsung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sukbunsung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furriel jumps guard and drags Sukbunsung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sukbunsung is looking to stand up but Furriel won't let him.
Furriel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sukbunsung defends well.
Sukbunsung wants to get up but he can't break Furriel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Furriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukbunsung trying to control but Furriel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sukbunsung is looking to stand up but Furriel won't let him.
Sukbunsung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Furriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sukbunsung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sukbunsung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sukbunsung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcos Furriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furriel is looking for a triangle but Sukbunsung pushes his legs off easily.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Furriel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sukbunsung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Furriel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furriel.
Furriel closes the distance and clinches up with Sukbunsung, looking for a takedown. Furriel pushes Sukbunsung against the cage but Sukbunsung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Furriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the head.
Furriel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furriel shoots in and bounces Sukbunsung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sukbunsung controlling the position.
Marcos Furriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sukbunsung trying to keep a closed guard but Furriel is proving a slippery customer.
Sukbunsung controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaiyo Sukbunsung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sukbunsung, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
Our winner, Chaiyo Sukbunsung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Oliveira (ranked 1407 p4p, 3411 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 183 p4p, 380 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Ratt.
Oliveira lunges at Ratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ratt's hand.
Ratt swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ratt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Ratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Ratt connects with a right hand. Oliveira shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira takes a little break here. Ratt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ratt tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Ratt is letting Oliveira control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratt prevents Oliveira from moving into mount.
Ratt struggling a bit here.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Ratt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Ratt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ratt can't do much from the bottom here.
Ratt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ratt manages to get back to half guard.
Ratt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Ratt gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Ratt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ratt is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ratt is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ratt is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira forces the positional change into back control.
Oliveira trying to control momentarily.
Ratt showing good submission defense here.
Ratt trying to control the action but Oliveira just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt prevents Oliveira from getting a body triangle.
Ratt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Oliveira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ratt tries to escape the position.
Ratt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oliveira has the hooks in. Ratt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ratt fending off the submission attempt from Oliveira.
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 Renato Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ratt connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira lands the left hand.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ratt as he jumps to the side.
Ratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt.
A short right from Ratt on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Ratt lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Ratt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Ratt on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ratt to keep the fight standing.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ratt managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Ratt holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Ratt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliveira jumps guard but Ratt stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ratt.
Ratt lands a shoulder strike.
Ratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ratt controls his hands.
Ratt lands a left hand.
Ratt manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ratt throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ratt.
Ratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ratt doesn't seem phased though.
Ratt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ratt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratt misses with a wild body shot.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Ratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Ratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Ratt throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ratt misses with a wild body shot.
Ratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Ratt circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ratt.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ratt's guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ratt working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira trying to control but Ratt is working from the bottom.
Ratt has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
Ratt controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Ratt keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Ratt keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Oliveira.
Ratt lands a jab to the head.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Nice uppercut lands for Ratt. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Ratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ratt throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Ratt.
 Oliveira is rocked!
Ratt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira ducks into an uppercut from Ratt and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilbur Ratt!
Wilbur Ratt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 734 p4p, 2177 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 104 p4p, 289 weight class). Kanud Odimabesser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanud Odimabesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odimabesser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiddens looks to land a left hand but Odimabesser moved out of range nicely.
Odimabesser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiddens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Odimabesser is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Odimabesser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Odimabesser wants to clinch up but Hiddens keeps it at a distance.
Hiddens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Odimabesser tries to clinch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Odimabesser throws a leg kick but Hiddens moved away.
Odimabesser throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiddens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiddens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odimabesser ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Odimabesser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hiddens. Hiddens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Odimabesser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiddens. That did some damage!
Hiddens keeps the fight on the outside.
Odimabesser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiddens throws the left hand but Odimabesser avoids the punch easily.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up but Hiddens circles away and keeps his distance.
Odimabesser misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hiddens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odimabesser.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odimabesser manages to avoid it.
Hiddens throws a good cross that connects.
Hiddens gets tackled into the cage by Odimabesser. Odimabesser maintains the clinch.
A short left from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands with a light punch inside.
Hiddens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odimabesser's elbow.
Hiddens is leaning against Odimabesser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odimabesser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odimabesser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Odimabesser.
Odimabesser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiddens lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odimabesser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odimabesser cracks Hiddens with a nice body shot.
Odimabesser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiddenss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiddens backwards.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiddens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Hiddens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hiddens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Odimabesser wants to clinch up but Hiddens keeps it at a distance.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up.
Odimabesser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiddens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Odimabesser sprawls well initially but Hiddens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hiddens wants to control but Odimabesser is keeping him busy.
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Odimabesser wants to improve his position but Hiddens is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiddens pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Slaughter Houze inform me that Hiddens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiddens pulls his head out easily.
Hiddens prevents Odimabesser from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Hiddens.
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
Odimabesser is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiddens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odimabesser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.
Hiddens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hiddens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odimabesser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hiddens stalling away here and it's allowed Odimabesser to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Odimabesser isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hiddens stacks Odimabesser on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hiddens!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Odimabesser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odimabesser is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Odimabesser slips a jab and a cross from Hiddens.
Odimabesser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
Hiddens looks to score with a jab to the body but Odimabesser is just out of range.
Hiddens lands a lovely overhand right.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiddens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens checks a low kick from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a low kick but Hiddens moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Odimabesser misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odimabesser slips under a jab.
Hiddens stuns Odimabesser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiddens avoids the head kick by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odimabesser looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens cracks a nice hook into Odimabesser's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hiddens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hiddens misses with a few strikes there.
Odimabesser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiddens.
Odimabesser fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiddens is out of range.
Odimabesser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Odimabesser clinches with his opponent.
Odimabesser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiddens breaks from the clinch.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Odimabesser defends it well.
Odimabesser closes the distance and pushes Hiddens back into the cage.
Odimabesser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiddens.
Odimabesser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odimabesser is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odimabesser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odimabesser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hiddens - that landed with a thud.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hiddens.
Still in the clinch, Odimabesser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Hiddens blocks it.
Odimabesser prevents the takedown attempt.
Odimabesser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odimabesser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiddens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens pulls guard.
Odimabesser stopping the sweep attempt from Hiddens.
Hiddens pulls Odimabesser in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiddens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddens working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiddens is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiddens checks a low kick from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
An attempted straight right counter from Odimabesser misses the target.
Odimabesser is looking to clinch but Hiddens is avoiding it.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Odimabesser's shoulder, as Odimabesser tries to avoid the shot.
Hiddens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiddens connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiddens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Odimabesser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Odimabesser lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Odimabesser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hiddens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiddens circles away from the clinch attempt.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hiddens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Odimabesser's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Odimabesser pushes Hiddens off but Hiddens dives into side control.
Odimabesser gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Odimabesser is staying active underneath Hiddens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odimabesser tries to kick Hiddens off but Hiddens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hiddens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hiddens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hiddens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Odimabesser is looking to get to half guard.
Hiddens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Odimabesser is trying to escape the mount.
Odimabesser wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Odimabesser is working to get back to half guard.
Odimabesser squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hiddens tries to control but Odimabesser wriggling away.
Odimabesser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Hiddens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Odimabesser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hiddens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kanud Odimabesser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odimabesser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens is pulling down on Odimabesser's head. It's preventing any offense from Odimabesser, at least for the moment.
Hiddens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odimabesser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hiddens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hiddens has escaped and now he's on top!
Odimabesser is looking for a triangle but Hiddens pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hiddens 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
FullOf Hiddens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 1554 p4p, 2048 weight class) and Paul Kings (ranked 93 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Kings!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings thows a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno checks it
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but Kings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrillo-Moreno to get the leverage.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrillo-Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to advance position but Kings won't allow it.
Carrillo-Moreno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kings sees it coming and defends easily.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Kings from getting back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Kings is defending well.
Kings looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Carrillo-Moreno.
Kings throws a right and a left that Carrillo-Moreno avoids nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and bounces Kings off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Kings from standing up.
Kings keeping full guard, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to pass.
Carrillo-Moreno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings wants to stand and escape but Carrillo-Moreno is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carrillo-Moreno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings misses with a few strikes there.
Kings is looking to score with low kicks.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but Kings avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kings continues to drive forward.
Carrillo-Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Kings.
Nice uppercut lands for Kings. That snapped Carrillo-Moreno's head back.
Kings throws a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kings throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it.
Kings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carrillo-Moreno on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kings.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range of the strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Paul Kings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Kings.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carrillo-Moreno slips under a jab.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as Kings strikes.
Kings misses with a double jab.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Carrillo-Moreno is just out of range.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carrillo-Moreno checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kings throws a jab when Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range.
Kings throws a leg kick
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrillo-Moreno slows the pace down in half guard.
Kings is staying active underneath Carrillo-Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings is trying to stand.
Kings won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Kings is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a submission of some sort.
Kings wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carrillo-Moreno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kings avoids it really well and circles away.
Kings wants to land a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to counter with a takedown but Kings is quick to defend against it.
Carrillo-Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Carrillo-Moreno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a takedown attempt.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kings throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno cracks Kings with an open hand slap.
A big left from Carrillo-Moreno misses.
Kings misses with a wild combination.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Carrillo-Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kings misses with a leg kick
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kings is trying to stand.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kings defends it well.
Kings is trying to stand back up but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him
Carrillo-Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kings is defending well.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Kings is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for an americana but Kings has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Carrillo-Moreno was thinking about the submission.
Kings is looking to stand up but Carrillo-Moreno isn't so interested in that idea.
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kings's guard.
Kings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kings scores with a jab. Carrillo-Moreno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Kings misses.
Kings swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kings counters with a left to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a double leg but Kings sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Kings.
No joy there for Kings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carrillo-Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Kings gets double underhooks and turns Carrillo-Moreno into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo-Moreno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kings is defending well.
Kings breaks from the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kings's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno passes Kings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carrillo-Moreno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Kings is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Kings from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kings's thigh. Kings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Kings from getting back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kings keeping full guard, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul Kings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings throws a solid leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kings.
A lazy left from Carrillo-Moreno finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Kings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kings.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kings!
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kings, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom.
Kings wants to get back to his feet but Carrillo-Moreno is dominant here and he's now got Kings's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Kings 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 737 p4p, 2146 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 40 p4p, 117 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora lands a left and a right that send Tadageru crashing to the mat, dazed. Sykora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tadageru is rocked!
It looks like Nakachi Tadageru has been cut.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. Tadageru saw that one coming.
Oh Tadageru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tadageru goes for a double leg but Sykora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykora continues to drive forward.
Sykora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tadageru bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sykora comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tadageru falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tadageru was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Sykora!
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