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Sucker Punch Pro Series 241 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 2021 p4p, 2892 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 181 p4p, 248 weight class). Hughes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devil "Shinedown". I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sirus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Casey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casey misses with a straight left.
Casey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Casey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Jab from Casey.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
And Casey tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yellow Belt Casey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Sirus Hughes has been cut.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casey counters with a left to the body.
Casey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Casey persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Casey.
Casey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 Hughes is rocked!
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Casey counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Casey. Beautiful body shot.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Casey tries a quick counter leg kick but Hughes is wise to it.
Sirus Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casey scores with a head kick.
Casey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Casey misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Casey avoids the body shot from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes stuffs the takedown.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirus Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey.
Casey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Casey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hughes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Casey.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Casey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Casey finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Casey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey lands a high kick!
Casey scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Casey cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey 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.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Casey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yellow Belt Casey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hughes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Casey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Casey manages to avoid it.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Casey throws a nice head kick!
Hughes throws a sloppy body shot
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Casey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Casey throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
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!
Casey throws a head kick that Hughes semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Casey jabs at Hughes's body.
Casey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Casey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Casey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Casey - that will leave a mark!
Casey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Casey throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Casey thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Casey avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Casey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Casey.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
Casey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Casey lands a head shot.
Casey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hughes at a distance.
Casey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hughes blocks it well.
Casey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Casey.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yellow Belt Casey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hughes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hughes tries to land a leg kick but Casey saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Casey connects with a body shot.
A jab from Casey finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Casey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Casey is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Hughes like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Hughes from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yellow Belt Casey!
Yellow Belt Casey 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 1105 p4p, 1457 weight class) and Alzarri Kingston (ranked 101 p4p, 133 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come out to play . Kingston has chosen Prodigal Son as his entrance music. Cleon Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alzarri Kingston's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alzarri Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kingston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston thows a body kick. Wright tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kingston motions for Wright to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Wright misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzarri Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston throws a low kick, looking for Wright 's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright tries to land a body kick
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Kingston.
Kingston misses the jab.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Kingston misses
and Wright counters with a body kick that stops Kingston in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston connects with a single shot there.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Kingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Kingston lands a front kick.
Kingston misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston looks to throw a body kick
and Wright counters with a solid body kick.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kingston eats them both and turns towards Wright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Kingston is rocked!
Kingston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Kingston's ribs.
Kingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Kingston walks straight into a right hand from Wright - that's dropped him! Wright jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kingston from any more punishment! Kingston complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cleon Wright !
During a confident post fight interview, Cleon Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 1516 p4p, 1846 weight class) and Vernon Creed (ranked 233 p4p, 272 weight class). Cruzeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Jah Jah The Conqueror by Linval Thompson. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Creed!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed digs a good body shot into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Cruzeiro throws the kick towards the body but Creed avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Cruzeiro throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters with a series of strikes. Cruzeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruzeiro digs a good body shot into Creed's ribs.
Creed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Creed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Creed off balance momentarily.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed blocks the body kick.
Creed throws out a counter right but Cruzeiro avoids it with no problem.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruzeiro.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Creed slips a straight right by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed tries to land a front kick but Cruzeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Creed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro throws the kick towards the body but Creed avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro staying out of range there.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Cruzeiro misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws a push kick but Creed slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Creed.
It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Cruzeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Cruzeiro coming out on top.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab. Creed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Creed blocks a head kick by Cruzeiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Creed slips under a jab.
Creed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruzeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Cruzeiro cracks Creed with an open hand slap.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Creed raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Creed lands a two punch combo.
Cruzeiro stuns Creed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruzeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Creed. Creed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Creed as he connects with a hook.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruzeiro loads up on a big right hand but Creed slips the punch.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Creed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio Cruzeiro's cut is getting worse.
Cruzeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creed thinks about the counter body kick.
Cruzeiro throws the kick towards the body but Creed avoids it.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Cruzeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creed is out of range.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Creed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws out a leg kick but Creed moves out of range and Cruzeiro only half commits.
Cruzeiro lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Creed drops his hands momentarily and Cruzeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Creed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Creed strikes.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Cruzeiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Creed's head.
Cruzeiro works over Creed's head and body with a nice combination.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruzeiro.
As Cruzeiro backs off Creed throws a huge counter combo but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it all.
Creed checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruzeiro tries to score with a low kick but Creed moves his leg out of the way.
Creed throws out a counter right but Cruzeiro avoids it with no problem.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Creed saw that one coming.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creed swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruzeiro is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Creed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Creed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Creed throws out a counter right but Cruzeiro avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Cruzeiro misses
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Cruzeiro misses with a kick to the body
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro misses with a kick to the body
and Creed counters with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick.
Creed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Creed blocks a head kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
Creed slips a jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Creed - that will leave a mark!
Cruzeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed is looking to slow Cruzeiro down with leg kicks.
Cruzeiro misses with a right hand
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Julio Cruzeiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Creed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruzeiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruzeiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruzeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creed throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Cruzeiro lands a really nice looking cross but Creed seems unphased.
Creed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruzeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruzeiro.
Creed feints a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Creed saw that one coming.
Creed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Creed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruzeiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creed's hands.
Cruzeiro thuds his right hand into Creed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruzeiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeez, Julio Cruzeiro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Creed counters with a body kick that stops Cruzeiro in his tracks momentarily.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Creed unleashes a big counter combination but Cruzeiro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cruzeiro punishes Creed's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julio Cruzeiro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vernon Creed!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vernon Creed made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Chestner (ranked 1078 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Beaudell Beckham Jr (ranked 155 p4p, 148 weight class). Chestner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Bruiser. Brad Chestner 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaudell Beckham Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Chestner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chestner moves away from the strike by Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Chestner.
Chestner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr connects with a body shot that sends Chestner's belly button to the back.
A big left from Beckham Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr 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.
Beckham Jr scores with a leg kick.
Chestner throws a body punch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Beckham Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chestner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beckham Jr's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Beckham Jr. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Beckham Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckham Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chestner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestner. Beckham Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Beckham Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beckham Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chestner backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Beckham Jr. Beautiful body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Chestner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chestner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chestner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Chestner blocks a head kick by Beckham Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chestner tries to clinch there but Beckham Jr circles away.
Beckham Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner throws a body punch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Beckham Jr misses its intended target.
Beckham Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chestner throws an overhand right that lands on Beckham Jr's shoulder, as Beckham Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckham Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Beckham Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Chestner off balance momentarily.
Beckham Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chestner.
Chestner looks to land a right hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Beckham Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beckham Jr staying out of range there.
Chestner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chestner showed some decent athleticism there.
Beckham Jr trying to get back to full guard but Chestner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beckham Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chestner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckham Jr is looking to escape.
Beckham Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Beckham Jr is still trying to improve position.
Chestner controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chestner is working for a guillotine from mount but Beckham Jr frees his head quite easily.
Beckham Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Chestner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Beckham Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chestner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chestner has the hooks in. Beckham Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Beckham Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beckham Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chestner gets his way!
Chestner controls the position.
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 Brad Chestner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beckham Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice strike.
Chestner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckham Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Chestner.
Beckham Jr counters with a body kick.
Chestner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chestner scores with a jab to the head.
Beckham Jr looks to throw the jab but Chestner is out of range.
Beckham Jr throws a leg kick but Chestner sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chestner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chestner stuns Beckham Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chestner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beckham Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beckham Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestner throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner loads up on a big right hand but Beckham Jr slips the punch.
Beckham Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Beckham Jr misses.
Beaudell Beckham Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckham Jr tries to bum rush Chestner with a series of wild strikes but Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beckham Jr.
Chestner dodges the punch combination from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Chestner seems unphased.
Chestner rushes Beckham Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Beckham Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Chestner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chestner misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr prevents a body shot from Chestner.
Beckham Jr prevents a body shot from Chestner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beckham Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chestner's brow.
Chestner scores with a shoulder strike.
Chestner lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckham Jr backwards.
Chestner misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chestner prevents a body shot from Beckham Jr.
Chestner blocks an uppercut.
Chestner misses with some punches.
Chestner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chestner lands a left hand.
Beckham Jr blocks an uppercut.
Chestner lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chestner.
Chestner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckham Jr blocks an uppercut.
Beckham Jr prevents a body shot from Chestner.
Chestner misses with a punch to the body.
Beckham Jr lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chestner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckham Jr blocking some punches.
Beckham Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Chestner controls the action.
Chestner blocks an uppercut.
Beckham Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckham Jr tries to throw a body punch but Chestner avoids it by throwing Beckham Jr back against the cage.
Beckham Jr working aggressively here.
Brad Chestner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beckham Jr is trying to pull guard but Chestner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chestner has a couple of punches blocked by Beckham Jr.
Chestner jumps guard.
Brad Chestner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chestner wants to sweep but no luck.
Chestner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckham Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Beckham Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chestner defends it easily.
Beckham Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chestner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr keeping moving, preventing Chestner from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Beckham Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beckham Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chestner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckham Jr is keeping the position for now.
Beckham Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckham Jr, not yet.
Beckham Jr looking for a guillotine here but Chestner defends easily.
Chestner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by Beckham Jr misses
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Beckham Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Chestner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beckham Jr thinking.
Chestner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Beckham Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chestner throwing a counter right hand but Beckham Jr manages to avoid it.
Beckham Jr misses with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestner. Beckham Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckham Jr throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
Chestner blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr throws a right hand that Chestner ducks under and follows up with a left that Chestner also avoids with ease.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Chestner.
That has opened up Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut even more.
Beckham Jr misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chestner counters with a left and a right that stings Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr is rocked!
Chestner pounces like a tiger and cracks Beckham Jr with a vicious hook! Beckham Jr is down but not out! Chestner follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Chestner!
In his post fight interview, Brad Chestner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Violent Femme (ranked 322 p4p, 819 weight class) and Tom Bickle (ranked 30 p4p, 75 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Violent Femme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bickle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Bickle moves away from the strike by Femme.
Bickle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Femme misses.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle clinches.
A short uppercut from Femme.
Femme blocks an uppercut.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Femme.
Femme lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Femme.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Femme is defending well for now.
Bickle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle pushes Femme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Femme lands a shoulder strike.
Femme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Femme is working Bickle over against the cage.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme managing to block the knees to the body from Bickle.
Bickle misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Femme.
Femme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Femme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Femme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Femme.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Femme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Femme as he connects with a hook.
Bickle clinches.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Femme.
Femme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Femme.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme pushes Bickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Femme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Femme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Femme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Femme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Femme is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme lands a hook that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Femme's elbow.
A short left from Bickle.
Bickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Femme throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle.
Bickle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Femme.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Femme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Femme.
Femme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Femme throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
Bickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Femme.
Femme jabs Bickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Femme cracks Bickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Bickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bickle slips a jab from Femme.
Femme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bickle throws a body punch but Femme moves out of range.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme needs to keep his hands up - Bickle had a free shot at his head there.
Femme connects with a crisp jab.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Femme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Femme scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Bickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Femme throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
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 Violent Femme will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
A quick step to the side and Femme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Femme circles away quickly and effectively.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Femme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bickle on the side of the head.
Femme scores with a decent looking hook.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Bickle moves away from the strike by Femme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Bickle clinches.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Femme's knee momentarily.
Bickle 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.
Bickle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme lands a really nice looking cross but Bickle seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Femme there.
Femme thuds a left hand into Bickle's body.
Femme lands a slapping body shot.
Bickle misses with a hook.
Bickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bickle connects with a jab.
Femme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Femme circles away.
Femme throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
Femme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bickle's head backwards.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bickle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme connects with a right hand. Bickle shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Femme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bickle scrambles back to his feet.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but Femme pushes him off.
Bickle throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Bickle ducks down to avoid it.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme clinches with his opponent.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
Femme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bickle.
Bickle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Femme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Femme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Bickle coming out on top.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Bickle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Femme.
A shot in the inside from Femme.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Tom Bickle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Femme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Femme misses with a body punch.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Femme.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Femme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Bickle throws a low kick but Femme avoids it.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Femme.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Bickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bickle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Bickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Femme to score with a decent uppercut.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bickle.
Femme throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme walks into a jab.
Bickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Bickle.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but Femme pushes him off.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme throws a hook but Bickle avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme sizes up Bickle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bickle throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Bickle ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Femme misses.
Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Femme connects with the punch.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Femme lands a lovely overhand right.
Bickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Femme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bickle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bickle defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Bickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle.
Femme is trying to force a seperation but Bickle has the dominant position.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Femme.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme misses with a body punch.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Femme breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Femme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Femme misses.
Bickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Femme digs a good hook to Bickle's body.
Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Bickle defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Femme is avoiding it.
Femme appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Femme throws a hook but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme lunges at Bickle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bickle's hand.
A big right from Bickle misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bickle enables Femme to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Femme sitting in guard here, content to control.
Femme trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Femme controls from within his opponent's guard.
Femme forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bickle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Femme seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Femme works his way into full mount!
Tom Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Femme, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 924 p4p, 1162 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 84 p4p, 108 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goncalves finds it's way round the side to connect with Courtial's head.
Nice jab there from Goncalves.
Goncalves needs to keep his hands up - Courtial had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goncalves. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goncalves on the side of the head.
Good work by Courtial as he checks the leg kick.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goncalves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Goncalves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial throws a low kick but Goncalves avoids it.
Goncalves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Courtial with a body shot.
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Goncalves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goncalves lands with a straight right. Courtial didn't see that one coming.
Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Goncalves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Courtial pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Courtial takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goncalvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial stuns Goncalves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Courtial misses with a jab to the body
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Courtial duly obliges.
Goncalves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goncalves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Courtial had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goncalves walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Courtial throws a solid leg kick but Goncalves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Courtial.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Goncalves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Goncalves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Goncalves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goncalves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Goncalves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial cracks Goncalves with a good jab.
Courtial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goncalves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Courtial's head backwards.
Courtial throws a front kick aimed at Goncalves's knee but Goncalves avoids it well.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial drops his hands momentarily and Goncalves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves lands with an uppercut that bounces Courtial off the cage and back into range.
Goncalves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Goncalves scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Courtial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goncalves's sensitive parts.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves lands with a cross.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial cracks Goncalves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial throws a leg kick that misses.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Courtial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Goncalves.
Courtial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Goncalves throws a big counter head kick but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial throws out a leg kick but Goncalves moves out of range and Courtial only half commits.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Goncalves's head back.
Goncalves connects with a body shot that sends Courtial's belly button to the back.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Courtial jabs at Goncalves's body.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Goncalves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goncalves lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goncalves scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial moves forwards but Goncalves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Goncalves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courtial. That's going to slow Goncalves down.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Courtial.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves lands with a straight right. Courtial didn't see that one coming.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Goncalves.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Goncalves scoring well with a low kick there.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial cracks Goncalves with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Goncalves.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Goncalves tenderised Courtial's leg. Courtial is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Courtial.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goncalves.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goncalves.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goncalves throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Goncalves lands a jab.
Courtial lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial throws a jab when Goncalves was well out of range.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves lands a jab to the nose.
Goncalves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws a solid leg kick but Goncalves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Courtial.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial 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.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Courtial doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
Goncalves misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Goncalves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Goncalves moves out of range.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courtial connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a good jab.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goncalves tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial lands a leg kick that knocks Goncalves off balance momentarily.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Goncalves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Courtial throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Courtial doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Courtial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Goncalves misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Goncalves had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial stuffs the takedown.
Goncalves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Goncalves.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goncalves lands with a kick to the temple. Courtial shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Godefroy Courtial.
Well Courtial has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Godefroy Courtial!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saúl Tacoronte (ranked 823 p4p, 665 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 118 p4p, 93 weight class). Saúl Tacoronte has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saúl Tacoronte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tacoronte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira rushes Tacoronte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte breaks the clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Tacoronte moves out of range.
Tacoronte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nogueira to score with a decent uppercut.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacoronte moves into the clinch successfully.
Tacoronte taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tacoronte managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with the head strike.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tacoronte avoids it.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Tacoronte pushes Nogueira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Nogueira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Nogueira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tacoronte effectively controlling the action here.
Tacoronte lands a hook that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Tacoronte pulls guard.
Tacoronte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte wants to improve his position but instead Nogueira has moved into half guard.
Nogueira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tacoronte wants to improve his position but Nogueira is controlling well.
Tacoronte is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacoronte desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nogueira prevents Tacoronte from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira is pressing down on Tacoronte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tacoronte is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tacoronte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tacoronte!
Nogueira controlling from mount.
Tacoronte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nogueira tries to clinch up
and Tacoronte counters with a stiff right hand.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacoronte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tacoronte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nogueira tries to clinch up
and Tacoronte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tacoronte is looking to land body kicks.
Nogueira unleashes a big counter combination but Tacoronte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tacoronte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Tacoronte.
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Tacoronte in a clinch.
Tacoronte trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacoronte lands with a right to the head.
Nogueira missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacoronte blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte lands a right hand.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte taking a breather.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tacoronte blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tacoronte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira misses with the head strike.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira .
Nogueira tries to land knees in the clinch but Tacoronte avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Tacoronte controls the action.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte has Nogueira pushed against the cage.
Tacoronte just leaning against Nogueira , taking a breather.
Nogueira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tacoronte is defending well for now.
Nogueira working aggressively here.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tacoronte scores with a shoulder strike.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Nogueira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike.
Tacoronte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tacoronte.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tacoronte or not.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacoronte tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Tacoronte back against the cage.
Nogueira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira .
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage.
Tacoronte tries to pull guard but Nogueira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tacoronte slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tacoronte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira scores with a knee to the head.
Nogueira lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Tacoronte lands a shoulder strike.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Tacoronte controls the action.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tacoronte avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacoronte.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
Nogueira working aggressively here.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tacoronte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Tacoronte breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saúl Tacoronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Tacoronte thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tacoronte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Tacoronte won't want to take too many of those.
Tacoronte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tacoronte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Nogueira .
Nogueira has Tacoronte pressed against the cage, preventing Tacoronte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tacoronte blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte manages to break the clinch.
Tacoronte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nogueira .
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Tacoronte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nogueira .
Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacoronte scores with a punch to the head.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Tacoronte circles away.
Tacoronte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Tacoronte circles away.
Tacoronte is looking to counter punch.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira clinches with his opponent.
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Tacoronte won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nogueira as Tacoronte tries to tie him up.
Nogueira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Tacoronte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Tacoronte blocks with his arms.
Nogueira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Nogueira letting Tacoronte take a breather here.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tacoronte stalls.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tacoronte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Nogueira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nogueira misses with an elbow strike.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tacoronte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira catches Tacoronte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nogueira lands with a nice combination. Tacoronte backs away looking to recover.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Tacoronte circles away.
Good exchange - Nogueira coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira swings widly with a right hand
and Tacoronte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte defending well as Nogueira loads up on a big left hand.
Tacoronte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nogueira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nogueira lands with a nice combination. Tacoronte backs away looking to recover.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Tacoronte circles away.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Nogueira .
Nogueira scores with a jab. Tacoronte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Tacoronte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nogueira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bronson (ranked 294 p4p, 329 weight class) and Juju Baraka (ranked 40 p4p, 49 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Glass Candy. Baraka has chosen Burning Spear as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baraka finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Baraka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baraka throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baraka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baraka doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Baraka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Baraka misses with the head strike.
Baraka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
A short uppercut from Baraka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
Baraka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baraka throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baraka, as that shot connected.
Baraka misses with a looping left.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Baraka misses its intended target.
It appears Bronson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baraka loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka throws a head kick that misses.
Baraka misses with an uppercut.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baraka throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juju Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baraka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baraka 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.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baraka thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson slips a jab from Baraka.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baraka.
Baraka closes the distance but Bronson moves to the side
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baraka.
Baraka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Baraka misses with a straight right.
Baraka wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Baraka throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baraka tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Baraka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baraka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baraka tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Baraka throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Baraka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
Baraka with a nice calf kick.
Baraka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baraka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baraka throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juju Baraka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baraka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Nice straight punches there by Baraka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baraka.
Baraka looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Baraka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juju Baraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Baraka.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Baraka throws a body shot but no joy.
Baraka lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baraka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baraka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
Baraka tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baraka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bronson blocks it with crossed arms.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
Baraka is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson lands a damaging elbow.
Baraka tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Bronson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath Baraka's ribcage. Baraka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath Baraka's ribcage. Baraka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baraka or not.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baraka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
Baraka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraka can do to turn this around?
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
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!
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Baraka seems to have recovered his senses.
Baraka tries to clinch up.
Bronson checks a low kick from Baraka.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Baraka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baraka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka wants to clinch.
Bronson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baraka manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baraka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baraka scores with a head kick.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baraka misses the jab.
Bronson thumps Baraka with a low kick.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Baraka throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Baraka misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Baraka throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Baraka misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Baraka shrugs it off.
Baraka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson slips a straight right by Baraka.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Baraka down.
A nice leg kick from Baraka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Baraka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Baraka misses.
Baraka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baraka misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baraka forces Bronson back against the cage and clinches.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Baraka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baraka is working Bronson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
The cut above Juju Baraka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baraka working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson is working Baraka over against the cage.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baraka.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
Don Bronson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 143 p4p, 171 weight class) and Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 19 p4p, 23 weight class). Kazuma has chosen Uroko by Dir En Grey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergey Shipilov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma throws a body kick that misses
enabling Shipilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuma lands a nice shot that snaps Shipilov's head back.
Kazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shipilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Kazuma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shipilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuma.
It looked like Shipilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a left and a right that stings Kazuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Kazuma tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Kazuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kazuma is rocked!
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shipilov will feel that in the morning.
Kazuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Shipilov finish him?
Kazuma lands a jab to Shipilov's midsection.
Kazuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Shipilov is looking for a counter combo.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov throwing a counter right hand but Kazuma manages to avoid it.
Kazuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazuma lands a big head kick that sends Shipilov tumbling to the mat! Kazuma takes a step backwards and waves Shipilov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shipilov is rocked!
It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Shipilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazuma.
Kazuma cracks Shipilov with a hook to the temple - Shipilov is on wobbly legs here! Kazuma swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shipilov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kazuma wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 113 p4p, 216 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 17 p4p, 30 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrecks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrecks looks to throw the jab but Fuentes is out of range.
Fuentes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wrecks misses with a looping right.
Wrecks closes the distance and pushes Fuentes back into the cage.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrecks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks lands a body punch.
Fuentes blocks a body shot from Wrecks.
Good body shot from Fuentes.
Fuentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecks controls his hands.
Fuentes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wrecks or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuentes.
Wrecks looks winded!
Fuentes pushes Wrecks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrecks backwards.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses.
Fuentes is stalling here.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wrecks fails to land.
Wrecks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrecks.
Fuentes lands an uppercut.
Wrecks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrecks misses with a punch to the body.
Wrecks working aggressively here.
Wrecks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fuentes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wrecks can turn it around.
A bit of stalling here from Wrecks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wrecks backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrecks has a couple of punches blocked by Fuentes.
Wrecks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecks tries to work over Fuentes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrecks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrecks tries to work over Fuentes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuentes can't find room to land a body shot as Wrecks controls the action.
Fuentes misses with the head strike.
Wrecks blocks a body shot from Fuentes.
A short left from Fuentes.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrecks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrecks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fuentes tries to work over Wrecks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuentes.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrecks uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrecks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrecks.
Fuentes blocking some punches.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Fuentes misses with some punches.
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuentes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wrecks backwards.
Wrecks can't find room to land a body shot as Fuentes controls the action.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrecks stalling against the cage.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrecks presses Fuentes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wrecks has a couple of punches blocked by Fuentes.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrecks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrecks misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrecks.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Fuentes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrecks lands with a right to the head.
Wrecks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrecks working aggressively here.
Wrecks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuentes presses Wrecks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wrecks working aggressively here.
Fuentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrecks's elbow.
Wrecks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrecks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Wrecks.
Wrecks lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wrecks tries to clinch there but Fuentes circles away.
Wrecks takes one on the button.
Wrecks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuentes cracks Wrecks with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wrecks falls to his knees and Fuentes doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
An out of breath Pedro Fuentes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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