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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blank (ranked 2158 p4p, 3199 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 101 p4p, 151 weight class). Carosella comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue - Eiffel 65 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carosella on the side of the head.
 It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Carosella digs a good hook to Blank's body.
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carosella is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blank.
Blank looks to land a combination but Carosella avoids it well.
Carosella gets tackled into the cage by Blank. Blank maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carosella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carosella lands with a good body shot.
Blank lands a head kick. Carosella smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blank avoids the body shot from Carosella.
Carosella throws a shot from downtown. Blank moves away and avoids it.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carosella loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Blank throws a combination that misses
and Carosella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carosella throws a right hand that Blank ducks under and follows up with a left that Blank also avoids with ease.
Blank clinches up against the cage.
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carosella keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blank misses with a head kick.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Carosella catches Blank napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Blank to the canvas!
 Blank is rocked!
Carosella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carosella drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carosella has Blank in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank is sitting in close to Carosella's body. Carosella has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blank is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blank is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carosella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Carosella!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 2322 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Laertes Royster (ranked 132 p4p, 149 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Stepdad- Eminem. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laertes Royster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Royster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster lands the left hand.
Greene 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.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Royster 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.
Royster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Royster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Royster throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Royster is trying to break the clinch but Greene is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Royster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene jumps guard but Royster stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Royster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura but Royster is defending well.
Royster is staying active underneath Greene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.
Royster wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royster is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Royster makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Royster tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Royster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Royster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Royster.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greene moves into the clinch.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
Greene pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Royster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Royster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royster tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Royster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laertes Royster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Royster connects with a nice looking jab.
Royster moves away from the strike by Greene.
Royster with a hook.
Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
Royster throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Royster is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster controlling the position for now.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Royster keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.
Royster is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Royster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greene pushes down on Royster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Royster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene controlling the pace.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Royster is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royster tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Royster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is keen to just control but Royster is a slippery customer.
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Royster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene wants to control but Royster is keeping him busy.
Royster is trying to stand.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster trying to control but Greene postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royster wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Royster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Royster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Royster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thufir Hawat (ranked 1913 p4p, 1995 weight class) and Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 263 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Khrapov Jr.
It looked like Hawat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khrapov Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawat off the cage and back into range.
Hawat 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.
Hawat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hawat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khrapov Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawat is trying to keep Khrapov Jr in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawat wants to sweep here but Khrapov Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hawat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
Khrapov Jr stands up over Hawat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawat keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully.
Khrapov Jr stands up over Hawat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat is trying to hold Khrapov Jr in close to prevent damage but Khrapov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Khrapov Jr stops Hawat from getting back to his feet.
Khrapov Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawat's head.
Khrapov Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Hawat trying to control but Khrapov Jr postures up.
Khrapov Jr prevents Hawat from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khrapov Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khrapov Jr winds up and cracks Hawat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr is nestled in close to Hawat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr working over Hawat with some ground and pound. Hawat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khrapov Jr misses with a head shot. Hawat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Khrapov Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hawat.
Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawat is on top in guard.
Hawat postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawat won't allow Khrapov Jr to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr has Hawat pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawat stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Hawat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khrapov Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khrapov Jr clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khrapov Jr works the jab nicely.
Khrapov Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hawat had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Khrapov Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hawat throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Khrapov Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawat throws an off balance right hand
letting Khrapov Jr counter with a right hand.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws a combination that misses
and Hawat counters with a left to the body.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Khrapov Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Hawat as Khrapov Jr shoots in.
Khrapov Jr defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khrapov Jr! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khrapov Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat misses the body punch
enabling Khrapov Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Hawat misses.
Hawat keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khrapov Jr. Hawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khrapov Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hawat.
Khrapov Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawat misses the target.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr cracks Hawat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawat walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Hawat.
Hawat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawat is just out of range.
Hawat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hawat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawat throws a leg kick
and Khrapov Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khrapov Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawat.
Hawat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khrapov Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khrapov Jr staying out of range there.
Hawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khrapov Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat looks to land a body kick but Khrapov Jr moved away.
Khrapov Jr shoots for a takedown but Hawat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook. Hawat ducked under it nicely.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but Hawat is having none of it.
Khrapov Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khrapov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawat counters with a straight right hand.
Khrapov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and pushes Hawat back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr tries to break the clinch but Hawat is controlling the position.
Khrapov Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawat prevents it.
Thufir Hawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch.
Khrapov Jr slips under a jab from Hawat.
Hawat connects with the punch.
Hawat tries to sprawl but Khrapov Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khrapov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawat has hold of Khrapov Jr's hands but Khrapov Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawat trying to control but Khrapov Jr postures up.
Hawat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Khrapov Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khrapov Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawat has him pressed against the cage.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawat breaks from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawat.
Khrapov Jr moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr is working Hawat over against the cage.
Khrapov Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Hawat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr pushes Hawat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khrapov Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khrapov Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawat or not.
Khrapov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawat's elbow.
Khrapov Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawat prevents it.
Khrapov Jr tries to throw a body punch but Hawat avoids it by throwing Khrapov Jr back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khrapov Jr pushes Hawat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hawat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khrapov Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Khrapov Jr avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Khrapov Jr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawat after a bit of a struggle.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasily Khrapov Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thufir Hawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat prevents Khrapov Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hawat tries a body shot but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Hawat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khrapov Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawat is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawat is trying to push Khrapov Jr away but Khrapov Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khrapov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Hawat tries to circle away but Khrapov Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Hawat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khrapov Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hawat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawat.
Khrapov Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Khrapov Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Khrapov Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khrapov Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Khrapov Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 2902 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Osiris Maharajah (ranked 354 p4p, 233 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hudson Clarkson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hudson Clarkson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osiris Maharajah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarkson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maharajah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clarkson scrambles back to his feet.
Maharajah looks to throw the jab but Clarkson is out of range.
Clarkson shoots in but no luck this time.
Clarkson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maharajah pinned against the cage. Maharajah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Maharajah.
Maharajah throws out a counter right but Clarkson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maharajah has managed to clinch.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Maharajah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarksons head.
Clarkson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maharajah has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Maharajah is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maharajah is doing well to control the position and prevent Clarkson from advancing to side control.
Clarkson stalling away here and it's allowed Maharajah to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Clarkson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maharajah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarkson has managed to get both his arms back between Maharajah's legs - danger averted.
Maharajah working a defensive guard here.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
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.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maharajah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maharajah working for a triangle but Clarkson defends it easily.
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Clarkson postures up.
Clarkson trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Maharajah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Clarkson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah is trying to hold Clarkson in close to prevent damage but Clarkson has managed to pass into half guard.
Maharajah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura here.
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maharajah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maharajah trying to control but Clarkson postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maharajah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maharajah takes a swing at Clarkson's ribcage but misses.
Maharajah lands a nice hook to Clarkson's body. Clarkson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maharajah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maharajah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maharajah wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clarkson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maharajah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clarkson is in Maharajah's guard.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Maharajah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maharajah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Maharajah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Clarkson gets a takedown into half guard.
Clarkson controlling the action here.
Clarkson is working for a kimura but Maharajah is defending it quite comfortably.
Maharajah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clarkson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maharajah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maharajah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarkson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is stalling here. Maharajah is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clarkson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maharajah has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maharajah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clarkson down.
Clarkson is looking for a sweep.
Maharajah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maharajah lands some shots froms side control.
Clarkson is trying to improve his position.
Maharajah lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah grinds an elbow into Clarkson's temple.
Clarkson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.
Maharajah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maharajah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
Maharajah controlling the pace.
Clarkson wants to control but Maharajah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarkson wants to improve his position but Maharajah is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maharajah is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarkson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson trying to control here.
Clarkson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maharajah pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson has hold of Maharajah's hands but Maharajah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maharajah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maharajah wants to control but Clarkson is keeping him busy.
Clarkson tries to get to full guard but Maharajah has control of the leg.
Maharajah not doing much here.
Maharajah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maharajah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Maharajah.
Maharajah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maharajah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clarkson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maharajah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maharajah drops an elbow to the side of Clarkson's head.
Still in half guard, Maharajah seems content to control.
Maharajah is keen to just control but Clarkson is a slippery customer.
Clarkson is looking to control Maharajah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Maharajah not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maharajah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Maharajah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maharajah blocks a jab.
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maharajah ducks right into an uppercut from Clarkson.
Clarkson has a takedown stuffed.
Maharajah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maharajah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson slips a jab from Maharajah.
Maharajah throws out a loose jab but Clarkson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarkson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clarkson is rocked!
It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Clarkson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maharajah lands a nice looking body shot.
Maharajah works Clarkson's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maharajah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarkson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clarkson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maharajah pinned against the cage. Maharajah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarkson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maharajah gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Maharajah!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Mahmut (ranked 1436 p4p, 1833 weight class) and Art Bowers (ranked 167 p4p, 210 weight class). Sheikh Mahmut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheikh Mahmut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmut blocks a jab.
Mahmut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mahmut moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahmut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Mahmut clinches with his opponent.
Mahmut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Mahmut.
Mahmut tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Bowers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmut.
Mahmut wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance.
Bowers lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowers just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmut lands a big head kick that sends Bowers tumbling to the mat! Mahmut takes a step backwards and waves Bowers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bowers is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Bowers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
Bowers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bowers seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahmut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowers throws a series of punches but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bowers - that will leave a mark!
Mahmut with a nice calf kick.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Mahmut tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
Bowers feints a counter leg kick.
Jab from Mahmut.
Bowers works over Mahmut's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mahmut! Bowers is out on his feet! Mahmut rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bowers is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bowers is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
A victorious Sheikh Mahmut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gray (ranked 2324 p4p, 1491 weight class) and Ghengis Khan (ranked 111 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Khan misses.
Gray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head.
It looks like Hector Gray has been cut.
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gray misses with a head shot. Khan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gray trying to move into half guard but instead Khan has managed to sweep!
Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Gray is adopting a defensive guard.
I've been told that Khan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Gray is trying to keep Khan in close.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Gray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Gray. Gray maintains the clinch.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khan is pushing Gray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gray tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Gray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Khan.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Khan is leaning against Gray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gray throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Gray is fighting to break Khan's control of his arms but Khan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gray.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Gray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan lands an overhand right.
Gray closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray prevents a body shot from Khan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan effectively controlling the action here.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
A body shot lands from Khan.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Ghengis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gray can't get the takedown.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
Gray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
Khan cracks Gray with a nice body shot.
A short right from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gray is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gray to his knees! Khan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 1053 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 143 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aslak Maitonaama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Maitonaama checks it.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maitonaama takes one to the side of the head.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Maitonaama getting side control.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura is trying to control but can't.
Maitonaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakamura won't allow Maitonaama to pass to mount.
Maitonaama prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura won't allow Maitonaama to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama is working hard here to advance position.
Maitonaama working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maitonaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Maitonaama sits in half guard.
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Maitonaama trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maitonaama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Maitonaama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maitonaama down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maitonaama checks a leg kick.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Maitonaama 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.
Nakamura looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maitonaama throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Nakamura pulls Maitonaama in close to prevent any damage.
Maitonaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maitonaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maitonaama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maitonaama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura regains half guard.
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 Aslak Maitonaama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maitonaama takes a step back to recover.
Maitonaama shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Maitonaama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maitonaama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maitonaama tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Maitonaama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maitonaama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Maitonaama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maitonaama.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maitonaama misses the target.
Good shot there by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Maitonaama blocks the body kick.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maitonaama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aslak Maitonaama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maitonaama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maitonaama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maitonaama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama working away.
Nakamura is trying to improve his position.
Maitonaama working away.
Maitonaama throws an elbow but Nakamura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakamura tries to buck Maitonaama off but Maitonaama is having none of it.
An elbow from Maitonaama crashes against the mat.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maitonaama is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aslak Maitonaama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Maitonaama working away.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maitonaama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Maitonaama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakamura is avoiding damage well.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Maitonaama scoring with punches from side control.
Maitonaama in side control, throwing shots but Nakamura defends.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakamura is not content to let Maitonaama control the position.
Maitonaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maitonaama throws a body kick that misses.
Maitonaama dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maitonaama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakamura tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Maitonaama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura works over Maitonaama's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Maitonaama saw that one coming.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maitonaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Maitonaama moves his leg out of the way.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Nakamura avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Maitonaama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maitonaama is standing up over Nakamura. Nakamura looks to escape but Maitonaama dives into side control.
Maitonaama lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maitonaama slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard but Maitonaama has passed into side control.
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
Maitonaama working away.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura has one of Maitonaama's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nakamura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maitonaama connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Nakamura is right now.
Nakamura is trying to control Maitonaama's posture but Maitonaama avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maitonaama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maitonaama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama landing a few strikes.
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Nakamura is right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hideki Nakamura.
I think Nakamura 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tris Kapula (ranked 749 p4p, 989 weight class) and Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 106 p4p, 141 weight class). Swole Ricky Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tris Kapula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapula just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kapula throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapula .
Kapula lands a jab to the nose.
Kapula throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapula .
Kapula lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Tris Kapula has been cut.
Kapula ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Kapula misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Kapula .
Martin looks to land a left hand but Kapula moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapula misses with a low kick.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but Kapula shakes him off and moves away.
Kapula throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Kapula .
Tris Kapula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Martin feints and then cracks Kapula 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kapula down.
Kapula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Kapula wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kapula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kapula wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Kapula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapula prevents a body shot from Martin.
Kapula lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapula backwards.
Kapula blocks an elbow strike from Martin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kapula prevents a body shot from Martin.
Kapula has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapula s head.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kapula .
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapula s head.
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapula can't break the clinch.
Martin tries to work over Kapula 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin tries to work over Kapula 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapula s head.
Kapula has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Kapula can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Kapula lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin just leaning against Kapula , taking a breather.
Kapula has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin lands a body punch.
Kapula lands a shoulder strike.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kapula controls his hands.
Kapula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapula lands a right hook to the body.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Kapula moved out of range nicely.
Kapula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Kapula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a low kick, right behind Kapula 's knee.
Kapula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martin takes one on the button.
Martin moves away from the strike by Kapula .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin wants to counter the offense by Kapula and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kapula cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
A solid body kick from Martin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapula . Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapula misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kapula goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapula . That's going to slow Martin down.
Kapula throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kapula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kapula misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tris Kapula dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin clinches with his opponent.
Kapula prevents a body shot from Martin.
Kapula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kapula misses with a body punch.
Kapula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kapula seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Martin can turn it around.
Kapula misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Kapula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kapula throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Martin is looking to clinch but Kapula is avoiding it.
Kapula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kapula . Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin tries to move into range but Kapula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kapula tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Tris Kapula is winning the standup battle so far.
Kapula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Kapula settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapula . Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapula connects with a leg kick.
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kapula , pushing him back against the cage.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kapula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kapula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapula wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Kapula misses with the head strike.
Kapula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapula misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Kapula blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin is leaning against Kapula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martin blocks a body shot from Kapula .
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kapula .
A short left from Kapula .
Kapula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapula lands a right hand.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Kapula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Kapula 's ribcage. Kapula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kapula takes a shot to the head.
Martin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martin pushes Kapula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin is working Kapula over against the cage.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapula .
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapula backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Kapula throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kapula fails to land.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapula backwards.
Martin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martin is working Kapula over against the cage.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Martin tries a body shot but Kapula blocks it.
Martin tries to work over Kapula 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin tries to work over Kapula 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kapula swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Kapula connects with a single shot there.
Kapula misses with a hook
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martin is looking to control Kapula 's arms but Kapula gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martin has his back to the cage.
Martin pushes Kapula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kapula prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin tries a body shot but Kapula blocks it.
Kapula misses with the head strike.
Kapula blocks a body shot from Martin.
Kapula throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin pushes Kapula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapula prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
A head punch on the inside from Kapula fails to land.
Martin works on Kapula 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin pushes Kapula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapula backwards.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Kapula misses with some punches.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martin stalling.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Kapula 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin is working Kapula over against the cage.
Martin pushes Kapula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin cracks Kapula with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Kapula 's head.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Kapula avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin stalling the fight.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martin tries to work over Kapula 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin digs a right hand into Kapula 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapula 's gas tank.
Kapula misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapula 's sensitive parts.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kapula misses.
Kapula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin flicks out a counter leg kick but Kapula steps away.
Kapula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but Kapula shakes him off and moves away.
Martin scores with a nice strike.
Kapula throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Martin cracks Kapula with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Martin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kapula to stand back up!
Kapula is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapula misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a big left hand that crumples Kapula ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swole Ricky Martin!
During a confident post fight interview, Swole Ricky Martin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Otori (ranked 197 p4p, 246 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 14 p4p, 20 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shigeru Otori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otori feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Otori. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Otori scores with a hook.
Otori moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
A punch lands to the side of Hohenthal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Hohenthal finds it's target.
Otori defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Certified Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hohenthal wants to clinch up but Otori keeps it at a distance.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with Otori against the cage.
Otori lands a left hand.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hohenthal avoids it.
Otori digs a right hand into Hohenthal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hohenthal's gas tank.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hohenthal has picked Otori up - he's going for a ride! Hohenthal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Otori manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohenthal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Otori.
Otori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hohenthal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otori avoids it really well and circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Hohenthal blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hohenthal tries to counter it with a takedown but Otori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Otori clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Otori tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hohenthal. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hohenthal.
As Hohenthal backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal ducks right into an uppercut from Otori.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick.
Hohenthal feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal pushing down on Otori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Otori is trying to stand.
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura but Otori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hohenthal to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori kicks Hohenthal off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Otori throws a push kick but Hohenthal slaps the foot to one side.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal cracks Otori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Otori circles away.
Hohenthal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Otori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Otori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Otori scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Otori.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Otori's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Otori manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Otori blocks a body shot from Hohenthal.
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Hohenthal avoids the damage to the body.
Hohenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Otori's temple.
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.
Otori breaks from the clinch.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Otori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Otori is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Otori off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Otori wants to stand and escape but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal distracts Otori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohenthal is standing up over Otori. Otori looks to escape but Hohenthal dives into side control.
Otori is pushing Hohenthal's head away, looking to escape. Hohenthal manages to hold on to the position though.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal tries for a kimura but Otori is defending well.
Hohenthal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal cracks Otori with a big right hand but Otori just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hohenthal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Otori is trying to get back to his feet.
Otori takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Otori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
Otori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohenthal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori is trying to buck Hohenthal off.
The ground and pound from Hohenthal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Otori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hohenthal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
Otori tries to escape but Hohenthal is in control.
Hohenthal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hohenthal lands an elbow.
Otori throws Hohenthal to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Otori, as that shot connected.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.
Hohenthal is trying to stall.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Otori slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohenthal. Hohenthal gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Otori blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Hohenthal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Otori.
Otori blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otori as he avoids it easily.
Otori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hohenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori with a jab.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otori scores with a jab.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Otori, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Otori against the cage but Otori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Otori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hohenthal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hohenthal at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Our winner, Shigeru Otori, 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 Cooper Roos (ranked 200 p4p, 225 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 27 p4p, 31 weight class). Roos comes to the cage accompanied by EASY MONEY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori 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.
Roos misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper Roos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roos just misses with a punch to the body.
Roos backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roos misses with a body kick.
Roos delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roos has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Roos away but Roos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Roos misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roos.
Roos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roos keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roos misses with the head strike.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roos won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
Johnson is trying to push Roos away but Roos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roos scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Roos misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roos darts in trying to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Roos.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Roos wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roos has managed to clinch.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roos tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roos throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roos is looking to clinch.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson tries to move into range but Roos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Roos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roos scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Roos wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roos moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push Roos away but Roos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos trying to land knees to the body.
Roos throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Roos can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Roos lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Roos.
Roos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Roos.
Roos clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Roos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roos misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Roos fails to land.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Roos keeps him there for the moment.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Roos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Roos is controlling the position.
Roos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Roos keeps him there for the moment.
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roos won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to push Roos away but Roos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Roos pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Roos.
Roos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson is trying to push Roos away but Roos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Roos.
That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roos lands a nice shot to the body.
Roos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Roos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Roos lands a knee to the body.
Cooper Roos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roos misses with a punch to the body.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Roos tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson wants to break free but Roos has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Roos.
Roos lands a shoulder strike.
Roos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roos missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roos throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roos misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Roos keeps him there for the moment.
Roos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Roos.
Roos tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roos throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Roos 's knee.
Roos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roos doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Roos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Roos fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Kareem Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roos drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Roos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Roos rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Roos misses with the head strike.
Roos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Roos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos landing knees to the body.
Roos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Roos finish him?
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Roos lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Roos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Roos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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