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Sucker Punch Pro Series 242 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 1328 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Jake Drummond (ranked 181 p4p, 358 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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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 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond avoids the body shot from Liu.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drummond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drummond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liu throws a body punch but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drummond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drummond throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drummond.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Liu clobbers Drummond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond takes one to the side of the head.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drummond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.
Drummond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drummond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a good low kick that Drummond was not able to check.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Drummond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drummond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Drummond throws a shot to the body.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that Drummond semi-blocks.
Drummond misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drummond.
Drummond tries to counter with a clinch but Liu shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Drummond. Beautiful body shot.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Drummond wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drummond has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Drummond scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Drummond.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.
Drummond scores with a punch to the head.
Liu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu slips a straight right by Drummond.
Liu keeps Drummond at a distance using the push kick.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Liu throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu is looking to wear down Drummond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drummond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
Liu scores with a jab. Drummond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drummond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drummond under the eye.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Drummond's head.
Drummond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drummond misses with a wild combination.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drummond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Drummond is predictable there
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Drummond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drummond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drummond cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drummond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Liu punishes Drummond's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Drummond's head.
Drummond moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Drummond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Drummond flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drummond with the inside leg kick.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drummond. That did some damage!
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drummond scores with a jab to the head.
Drummond throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu throws a head kick but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Drummond throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Drummond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a quick counter head kick but Drummond was just out of range.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drummond misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Drummond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drummond.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drummond scores with a leg kick.
Liu cracks Drummond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Drummond checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Drummond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drummond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu checks a leg kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu slips a jab from Drummond.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Drummond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Drummond.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drummond moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Drummond sees coming a mile off.
Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Drummond is predictable there
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
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!
Liu throws a hook but Drummond blocks it.
Drummond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drummond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond.
Liu sizes up Drummond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drummond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Drummond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Drummond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Drummond tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drummond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drummond misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Drummond looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
As Drummond backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drummond looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
Liu cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drummond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Drummond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Drummond misses.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Liu.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Drummond is out of range.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond.
Drummond connects with a leg kick.
Drummond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Drummond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Drummond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drummond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drummond looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Drummond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Drummond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drummond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drummond tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu avoids the head kick by Drummond.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Liu lands a jab to Drummond's midsection.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drummond.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drummond.
Drummond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drummond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drummond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu moves away from the strike by Drummond.
Drummond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drummond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drummond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu moves away from the strike by Drummond.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
A combination from Drummond does no damage.
Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drummond fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu checks a low kick from Drummond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drummond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Drummond settles back down.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
Drummond lands a head kick. Liu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu works Drummond's body with a nice hook.
Drummond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Drummond with an uppercut!
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drummond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drummond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drummond has time to react.
Liu cracks Drummond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drummond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drummond looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Drummond connects with a leg kick.
Liu avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Liu.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Drummond misses the target.
Drummond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond lands with a nice body punch.
Drummond scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drummond throws a right hand that misses
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
Drummond throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drummond's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Drummond.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drummond.
Drummond thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Liu scores with a hook.
Drummond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond 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.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses.
Liu tries to bum rush Drummond with a series of wild strikes but Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drummond misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Liu.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drummond has time to react.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu slips a straight right by Drummond.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drummond throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Drummond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drummond throws a fast counter high kick but Liu manages to duck under it in time.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Drummond moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drummond doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Jake Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Drummond does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
After the big win, Jun Liu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 2336 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 332 p4p, 284 weight class). Thomas Bolleke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sol Fitzsimmons's chin.
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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 34 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons gets through Bolleke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolleke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Nice elbow from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Bolleke takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolleke takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Fitzsimmons.
 Bolleke is rocked!
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons works on Bolleke's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons working Bolleke over with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Bolleke being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fitzsimmons's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolleke or not.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
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!
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fitzsimmons as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a good knee to the midsection. Bolleke won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Fitzsimmons pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolleke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Bolleke drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons dips a shoulder and cracks Bolleke with a mighty uppercut! Bolleke falls back against the cage and Fitzsimmons unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolleke is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fitzsimmons screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
A very excited looking Sol Fitzsimmons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 1671 p4p, 1689 weight class) and Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 184 p4p, 187 weight class). Outlaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Chontamenti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven. The Devils Outlaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thoth Chontamenti's chin.
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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 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thoth Chontamenti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
Outlaw lunges at Chontamenti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chontamenti's hand.
 It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outlaw misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti digs a good body shot into Outlaw's ribs.
Chontamenti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Outlaw stalks Chontamenti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chontamenti's face. Chontamenti staggers backwards, shaken.
Outlaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chontamenti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Outlaw sprawls well initially but Chontamenti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Outlaw is trying to escape back to his feet but Chontamenti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet but Chontamenti drags him back down.
Chontamenti taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Outlaw pushes Chontamenti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chontamenti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chontamenti controls the position.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
Chontamenti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Thoth Chontamenti's cut even more.
Outlaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chontamenti gets a double leg takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Chontamenti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet but Chontamenti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is keeping the position.
Outlaw wants to stand and escape but Chontamenti is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chontamenti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Outlaw blocks the leg kick.
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 The Devils Outlaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Outlaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Outlaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outlaw misses with the body kick
and Chontamenti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti stops Outlaw from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Outlaw is looking to stand up but Chontamenti isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Outlaw looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
Chontamenti scores with a nice strike.
Outlaw scores with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Outlaw sprawls well. Outlaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chontamenti gets slowly back to his feet.
Chontamenti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outlaw throws out the jab.
Outlaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outlaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Chontamenti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Outlaw did well to prevent Chontamenti getting side control.
Thoth Chontamenti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chontamenti is keen to just control but Outlaw is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw is trying to stand up here but Chontamenti is controlling him well.
Chontamenti wants to take a breather but Outlaw is having none of it.
Chontamenti stops Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
Chontamenti is looking to advance position but Outlaw won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Outlaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outlaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outlaw.
Chontamenti jabs Outlaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Outlaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chontamenti throws out a counter right but Outlaw avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Outlaw throws a head kick that half lands.
The cut above Thoth Chontamenti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Outlaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chontamenti jabs Outlaw right on the nose. Outlaw blinks but takes it well.
Outlaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chontamenti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chontamenti moves nicely into side control.
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!
Chontamenti slows the pace down.
Chontamenti is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw is trying to buck Chontamenti off.
Outlaw is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Outlaw trying to remain calm as Chontamenti controls from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chontamenti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Outlaw. Outlaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chontamenti scores with a takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Outlaw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chontamenti dives into side control.
Outlaw is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chontamenti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Chontamenti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chontamenti prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw is pushing Chontamenti's head away, looking to escape. Chontamenti manages to hold on to the position though.
Chontamenti wants to control but Outlaw is keeping him busy.
Chontamenti prevents Outlaw from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chontamenti controlling from side mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Outlaw's hands.
Outlaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outlaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chontamenti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Outlaw is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chontamenti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Outlaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Outlaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Devils Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chontamenti has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Outlaw blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Outlaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outlaw. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti tests Outlaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Outlaw.
Outlaw throws a right hand that misses
and Chontamenti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Outlaw's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The adventures of Chontamenti the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thoth Chontamenti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chontamenti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Watkins (ranked 1182 p4p, 1316 weight class) and African King (ranked 167 p4p, 179 weight class). Craig Watkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to African King's chin.
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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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, African King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King moves into the clinch.
Watkins breaks the clinch.
King throws a head kick but Watkins moves out of range.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Watkins's guard.
Watkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Watkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watkins defends it easily.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with King.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watkins as King tries to tie him up.
Watkins wants to break free but King has control.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
King is trying to pull guard but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Watkins blocks a body shot from King.
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins has King up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watkins walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins works King's body with a nice hook.
Watkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Watkins.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
King slips under a jab from Watkins.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like African King has been cut.
Watkins looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Watkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King tries to clinch up.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Watkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Watkins as King shoots in.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watkins sprawls well. Watkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Watkins is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watkins moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Watkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King jumps guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King tries to pull guard but Watkins holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Watkins blocks a body shot from King.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King letting Watkins take a breather here.
Watkins breaks the clinch.
Watkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Watkins - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 King is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Watkins finish him?
A head kick by Watkins - that's a beauty! King is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Watkins can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Craig Watkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Watkins 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 Dempsey ONeill (ranked 1381 p4p, 1430 weight class) and Stefan Muller (ranked 199 p4p, 209 weight class). Muller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samourai - by: Shurik'n. Stefan Muller acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller connects with a leg kick.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Muller blocks the low kick.
ONeill with the inside leg kick.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ONeill's hands.
ONeill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ONeill is out of range.
ONeill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muller with a hook.
Muller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Muller misses.
ONeill scores with a jab to the body.
ONeill throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
ONeill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
ONeill tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
Muller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Muller down.
Muller misses with a straight left.
ONeill feinted there with a counter leg kick.
ONeill moves into range and clinches up with Muller.
ONeill avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill scores with a nice hook to the head.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed ONeill into the cage.
ONeill has Muller pressed against the cage.
ONeill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
ONeill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
Muller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables ONeill to keep the fight standing.
ONeill has Muller pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dempsey ONeill.
An inside leg kick from ONeill misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ONeill defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller tries to work over ONeill's front leg with a kick but ONeill checks it.
ONeill looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow ONeill down.
Muller slips a jab and a cross from ONeill.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill is looking to chop away at Muller's legs.
Muller lands the left hand.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Muller missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeill.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller lands with an overhand left.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muller lunges at ONeill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeill's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Muller misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Muller misses.
Muller tries to work over ONeill's front leg with a kick but ONeill checks it.
ONeill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill closes the distance and pushes Muller back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from ONeill as the two fighters clinch.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
ONeill controlling the action here for a moment.
ONeill leaning against his opponent.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill wants to stall.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by ONeill.
ONeill avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
ONeill misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 Dempsey ONeill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
ONeill drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ONeill is looking to wear down Muller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller with a jab.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
Muller thuds a left hand into ONeill's body.
Muller with a nice cross.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ONeill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
A clash of legs there as ONeill blocks the low kick.
That kick from ONeill tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
ONeill defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Muller.
Muller's jab looks to have found its range, popping ONeill under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
ONeill throws a leg kick
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ONeill wants to land a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Muller throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
It looked like ONeill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muller.
ONeill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller throws a solid leg kick but ONeill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muller.
ONeill throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
Muller tries a low kick but ONeill avoids it.
Good leg kick by ONeill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for ONeill.
Muller motions for ONeill to come forward. Muller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
ONeill takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
and ONeill counters with a leg kick.
Muller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
ONeill throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
ONeill throws a shot to the body.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
You can see that Muller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
ONeill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ONeill tries to get out of the position.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ONeill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Muller scoring with punches to the head and body.
ONeill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muller stands and throws ONeill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill struggling a bit here.
Muller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at ONeill to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Muller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muller working the ground and pound.
Muller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Muller is trying to ground and pound but ONeill uses the momentary lack of control by Muller to regain half guard.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ONeill trying to hold on to Muller's head to control him but Muller postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muller lands a nice short elbow.
Muller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
A good leg kick by Muller.
ONeill throws a nice inside leg kick.
ONeill throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ONeill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ONeill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muller counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Muller.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ONeill's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
ONeill works over Muller's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ONeill.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller misses with a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a series of strikes. Muller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Muller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
ONeill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ONeill. That did some damage!
ONeill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ONeill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller misses with a hook.
ONeill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeill. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller throws a leg kick that misses.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeill should have avoided that one.
Muller throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muller throws the left hand but ONeill avoids the punch easily.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill closes the distance and pushes Muller back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muller is looking to break free of the clinch but ONeill has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeill prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ONeill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeill avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
ONeill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeill trying to stall but Muller improves his position.
ONeill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a right hand.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
ONeill avoiding damage.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for ONeill to work.
ONeill dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller tries to circle away but ONeill has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
Muller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ONeill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dempsey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Muller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
ONeill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
ONeill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ONeill blocking some punches.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeill takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
ONeill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller lands a leg kick that knocks ONeill off balance momentarily.
Muller looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller throws a series of strikes that have ONeill backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stefan Muller.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stefan Muller!
An out of breath Stefan Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 1092 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Sammy Beach (ranked 154 p4p, 172 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. Sammy Beach will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po shoots in and gets a takedown into Beach's guard.
Po is stalling in the full guard.
Beach pushes Po off and gets back to his feet.
Po throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Po keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Beach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach.
Beach gets a clinch.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries to stall but Po uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Po misses with some punches.
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!
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Po's defenses.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Po takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Po successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beach is defending well. Po quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beach has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Po celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shen Po!
A relieved looking Shen Po thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 596 p4p, 517 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 84 p4p, 72 weight class). Boss kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 6 Foot 7 Foot. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Boss misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkley.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Boss motions for Barkley to come forward. Boss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with a hook
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
A nice side step and Barkley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Boss in his tracks momentarily.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Barkley lands.
Barkley lands a big uppercut and Boss crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boss looks OK. Barkley waves Boss back to his feet!
Boss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Boss tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Barkley wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 313 p4p, 438 weight class) and Darwin Zambrano (ranked 41 p4p, 62 weight class). Yarborough comes to the cage accompanied by Derezzed. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough rushes Zambrano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano pushes Yarborough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yarborough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yarborough on the inside.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrano lands a right hand.
Zambrano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano lands a left hand.
Zambrano lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with the head strike.
Zambrano tightens his grip and picks Yarborough up, before dumping him to the ground. Yarborough manages to land in guard.
Yarborough lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough throws an elbow that misses. Zambrano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yarborough's guard. Nice move by Zambrano!
Yarborough has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zambrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zambrano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zambrano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yarborough will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zambrano drops back looking for a leg! Yarborough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yarborough manages to kick Zambrano off! Zambrano jumps back into Yarborough's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarborough keeping full guard, as Zambrano tries to pass.
Zambrano trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
Yarborough doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zambrano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zambrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarborough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zambrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yarborough striking off his back but it's not causing Zambrano any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zambrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Zambrano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarborough.
Yarborough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yarborough is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zambrano has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yarborough is looking to defend but Zambrano has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yarborough! Zambrano pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yarborough taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin Zambrano!
After winning the bout, Darwin Zambrano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 581 p4p, 731 weight class) and Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 83 p4p, 105 weight class). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Czarny Z Garbowa regains half guard.
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
Thai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thai is pressing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Czarny Z Garbowa is holding on for now.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get to full guard but Thai has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to keep Thai in close.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to keep Thai in close.
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai pushes down on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.
Thai is thwarting Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the position.
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Czarny Z Garbowa to the ground. Czarny Z Garbowa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Czarny Z Garbowa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Thai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thai defends it well.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets caught flat footed, as Thai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a triangle but Thai defends it easily.
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Czarny Z Garbowa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Czarny Z Garbowa's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Czarny Z Garbowa's guard.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czarny Z Garbowa can do to turn this around?
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thai is looking to advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow it.
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Czarny Z Garbowa.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa is retaining full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thai manages to get himself to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa pushing down on Thai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa pushes down on Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves into full mount! Thai won't be happy about that!
Czarny Z Garbowa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thai shrugs it off.
Thai is desperately trying to improve his position but Czarny Z Garbowa has a good base and remains in mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thai gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa defends easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thai has his foot on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Czarny Z Garbowa works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
Thai goes for a double leg but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czarny Z Garbowa continues to drive forward.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a takedown.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai can't get the takedown.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has him pressed against the cage.
Czarny Z Garbowa decides to pull guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thai uses it to pass to side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czarny Z Garbowa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Czarny Z Garbowa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai stopping the sweep attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thai defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine here but Thai defends easily.
Thai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thai defends well.
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Thai preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Czarny Z Garbowa is on top in guard.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thai manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but Thai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czarny Z Garbowa to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Czarny Z Garbowa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
An out of breath Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 94 p4p, 87 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). Bang's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. 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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joseph - the referee stops the clock and Bang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joseph. Bang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joseph is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Joseph.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bang is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph 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 Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws a nice head kick!
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Bang.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bang momentarily.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Bang moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
Joseph clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joseph. Bang shrugs it off though.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Bang swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Bang takes one on the button.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
It looked like Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang misses with an uppercut
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Bang cracks Joseph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Joseph.
Bang throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Bang rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands a right hand.
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!
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Joseph tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
A counter left hand to the body from Bang misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bang 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.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Bang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Bang misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Bang checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Bang.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Joseph throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Bang's head back.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang slips a straight right by Joseph.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Bang tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joseph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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