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Ruben Rios really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 279.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dudoy Ligo was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jacobs (ranked 25300 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Mason St Jaques (ranked 564 p4p, 205 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason St Jaques!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Jaques stuffs the takedown.
St Jaques looks to land a combination. Jacobs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and St Jaques counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobs fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Jaques accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Jaques has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but St Jaques passes into half guard.
Jacobs won't allow St Jaques to pass to mount.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but St Jaques is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Jaques thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobs's head.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but St Jaques is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and St Jaques has latched onto it... Big trouble! St Jaques pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jacobs is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from St Jaques!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason St Jaques!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Ann (ranked 2569 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Dale Mackey (ranked 277 p4p, 420 weight class). Dale Mackey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Ann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dale Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ann misses with an uppercut.
And Mackey tries to counter it with a takedown but Ann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mackey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ann cracks a nice hook into Mackey's ribs.
Ann tests Mackey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Dale Mackey has been cut.
Ann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ann can pounce on him.
Ann misses with a few strikes there.
Mackey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ann feints a jab promting Mackey to slip. Ann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mackey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 Mackey is rocked!
Mackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ann. Ann obviously looking to wear him down.
Mackey is still on wobbly legs! Can Ann finish him?
Ann drops Mackey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ann follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann!
A less than humble Jules Ann misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saw Ba Nyein (ranked 3744 p4p, 3285 weight class) and Sione Veainu (ranked 405 p4p, 445 weight class). Sione Veainu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saw Ba Nyein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sione Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba Nyein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ba Nyein keeps the fight on the outside.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ba Nyein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ba Nyein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ba Nyein scores with a nice strike.
Veainu has Ba Nyein up against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ba Nyein instigates a clinch.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Ba Nyein tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ba Nyein scores with a head kick. Veainu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Ba Nyein looking to stall.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ba Nyein throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu clinches up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu gets a clinch.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu takes the fight into the clinch.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu moves in looking to clinch but Ba Nyein pushes him off.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ba Nyein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ba Nyein throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ba Nyein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Ba Nyein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veainu drives through and clinches with Ba Nyein against the cage.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu moves in looking to clinch but Ba Nyein pushes him off.
Veainu wants to clinch up but Ba Nyein keeps it at a distance.
Veainu darts in and clinches Ba Nyein up against the cage.
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!
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sione Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein breaks from the clinch.
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Ba Nyein throws a nice head kick!
Veainu takes the fight into the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu closes the distance but Ba Nyein moves to the side
and Ba Nyein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu clinches.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Ba Nyein tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu tries to clinch up
and Ba Nyein counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein trying to control the position but instead, Veainu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ba Nyein into the cage.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veainu tries to clinch up
and Ba Nyein counters with a nice leg kick.
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ba Nyein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ba Nyein.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Ba Nyein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Saw Ba Nyein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ba Nyein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ba Nyein swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Saw Ba Nyein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Ba Nyein forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Sione Veainu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Ba Nyein working aggressively here.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein breaks from the clinch.
Veainu tries to clinch up.
Veainu wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu clinches up against the cage.
Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch.
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ba Nyein gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch.
Ba Nyein digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Ba Nyein lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ba Nyein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu wants to clinch
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ba Nyein connects with a body shot.
Ba Nyein works over Veainu's head and body with a nice combination.
Ba Nyein tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ba Nyein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba Nyein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ba Nyein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ba Nyein lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ba Nyein.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ba Nyein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu gets a clinch.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ba Nyein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ba Nyein tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Ba Nyein back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ba Nyein circles away.
Veainu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ba Nyein.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ba Nyein tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saw Ba Nyein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ba Nyein scores with a head kick. Veainu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Ba Nyein circles away.
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.
Ba Nyein works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Ba Nyein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saw Ba Nyein is winning the standup battle so far.
Ba Nyein connects with a body shot.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ba Nyein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch.
Ba Nyein throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein lands with a nice body kick.
Veainu darts in trying to clinch
and Ba Nyein counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Ba Nyein to acknowledge the strikes.
Veainu wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ba Nyein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Ba Nyein lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ba Nyein lands a nice uppercut.
Ba Nyein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ba Nyein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ba Nyein moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu misses with some punches.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu wants to clinch.
Veainu looks to clinch
and Ba Nyein counters with a low kick, right behind Veainu 's knee.
Ba Nyein throws a head kick that half lands.
Veainu moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein swinging wildly here.
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ba Nyein lands a head kick!
Veainu takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ba Nyein misses with a head kick.
Ba Nyein looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ba Nyein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veainu clinches with his opponent.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Sione Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein.
A short left from Veainu.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ba Nyein slips under a jab.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ba Nyein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saw Ba Nyein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ba Nyein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saw Ba Nyein!
Saw Ba Nyein tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vizual Mercenary (ranked 3314 p4p, 2879 weight class) and King Edmund (ranked 391 p4p, 349 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vizual Mercenary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Edmund!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
Mercenary throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Vizual Mercenary has been cut.
A slow jab from Mercenary misses its intended target.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Edmund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Edmund moved out of range.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Edmund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
Edmund throws a counter combo.
Mercenary lunges at Edmund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edmund's hand.
Edmund slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Edmund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmund counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercenary connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edmund. Edmund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmund blocks a jab.
Edmund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmund should have avoided that one.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Edmund moved out of range nicely.
Edmund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
letting Edmund counter with a right hand.
Mercenary throws out a loose jab but Edmund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Edmund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Edmund's head but Edmund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
A little jabbing left from Edmund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Edmund slips the punch.
Edmund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vizual Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Edmund moves away and avoids it.
Edmund moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut. Edmund saw that one coming.
Edmund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmund staying out of range there.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercenary scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmund should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Edmund slips the punch.
Edmund unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Mercenary misses its intended target.
Edmund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary throws out a powerful jab.
Mercenary's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmund under the eye.
Edmund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Mercenary is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercenary with a nice cross.
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmund.
Mercenary tries to bum rush Edmund with a series of wild strikes but Edmund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
Edmund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercenary connects with a right hand. Edmund shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercenary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut. Edmund saw that one coming.
Edmund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Edmund takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Edmund.
Edmund unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmund! But no joy.
Edmund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Edmund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercenary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Edmund moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Edmund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
Edmund throws out a counter right but Mercenary avoids it with no problem.
Edmund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Edmund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmund slips a jab from Mercenary.
Edmund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a jab when Edmund was well out of range.
It seemed like Edmund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmund slips under a jab.
Edmund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercenary misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vizual Mercenary's cut is getting worse.
Edmund walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Edmund scores with a counter punch that sends Mercenary to the canvas! Edmund smells blood - he's punishing Mercenary with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mercenary has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Edmund!
After winning the bout, King Edmund thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero La Croix (ranked 2880 p4p, 5896 weight class) and Jackson Hill (ranked 313 p4p, 239 weight class). La Croix's entrance music is Ca Plane Pour Moi. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 65 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nero La Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Hill!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Croix closes the distance and clinches.
Hill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that La Croix has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jackson Hill has been cut.
La Croix lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
La Croix lands a nice elbow.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hill is trying to break free.
La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but La Croix has him pressed against the cage.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
La Croix lands an elbow inside.
Hill is trying to force a seperation but La Croix has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Croix.
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!
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jackson Hill's cut even more.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hill's defenses.
Hill looks winded!
La Croix lands an elbow inside.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hill's defenses.
Hill is rocked!
La Croix lands a nice elbow.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can La Croix finish him?
The cut above Jackson Hill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Hill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hill avoids the elbow strike from La Croix, against the cage.
La Croix misses with an elbow strike.
La Croix misses with an elbow strike.
La Croix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
La Croix lands a vicious elbow to the side of Hill's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! La Croix tries to finish him with strikes but Hill still seems able to defend himself so La Croix steps back and lets Hill get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
La Croix drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix throws a massive elbow that rocks Hill's head back - Hill crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 2329 p4p, 5892 weight class) and Oscar Dome (ranked 294 p4p, 532 weight class). Dome has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Batu Otgonbayar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Dome!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otgonbayar darts in and clinches Dome up against the cage.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dome backwards.
Dome taking a breather.
Dome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
Dome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otgonbayar lands a nice uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otgonbayar has Dome up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar stalling against the cage.
Otgonbayar breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar drops Dome with a huge uppercut! Dome drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Otgonbayar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batu Otgonbayar!
A relieved looking Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teófilo Stevenson (ranked 2835 p4p, 5380 weight class) and Nilson Acacio (ranked 248 p4p, 372 weight class). Stevenson's entrance music is TEÓFILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS. A fine choice. 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, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teófilo Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nilson Acacio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson has Acacio up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acacio.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio misses with a body punch.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acacio backwards.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Acacio.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson pushes Acacio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acacio throws a head punch that misses.
Acacio misses with some punches.
Acacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Acacio.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acacio tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Acacio back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acacio tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
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!
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Acacio.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Acacio.
A short right from Acacio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Acacio.
 Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acacio.
A short right from Stevenson.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevenson.
Acacio blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Acacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Acacio blocks an uppercut.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acacio.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio misses with the head strike.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson lands with a right to the head.
Acacio can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acacio backwards.
Acacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acacio backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Acacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acacio.
Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Acacio.
Acacio working aggressively here.
Acacio tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teófilo Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevenson rushes Acacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Acacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acacio misses with the head strike.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acacio.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Acacio tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Acacio back against the cage.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acacio can do to turn this around?
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Acacio misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acacio blocks an uppercut.
Acacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Acacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Acacio lands a right hand.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Acacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Acacio misses with some punches.
Acacio misses with a body punch.
Acacio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teófilo Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
A short right from Acacio.
Acacio misses with a body punch.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acacio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acacio lands with a light punch inside.
Acacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Acacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Acacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Acacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson gets through Acacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Acacio tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Acacio tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Acacio back against the cage.
Acacio lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Acacio.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Acacio.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acacio tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Acacio back against the cage.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acacio has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Acacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Acacio can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson lands with a left to the head.
Acacio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson lands with a left to the head.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
A head punch on the inside from Acacio fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Acacio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Acacio fails to land.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acacio tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Acacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teófilo Stevenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stevenson closes the distance and pushes Acacio back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Acacio cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio misses with some punches.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Acacio.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Acacio has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acacio misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a right to the head.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acacio lands a right hand.
Acacio misses with some punches.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Acacio scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Acacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acacio misses with a body punch.
Acacio blocks an uppercut.
Acacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilson Acacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acacio.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acacio.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Acacio backwards.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Acacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Acacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Acacio.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acacio backwards.
Stevenson lands a left hand.
Acacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acacio misses with a body punch.
Acacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Acacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acacio tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Acacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Acacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Acacio.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Acacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Acacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Acacio misses with the head strike.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Acacio blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acacio blocking some punches.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Acacio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teófilo Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teófilo Stevenson!
Teófilo Stevenson retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Teófilo Stevenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 2951 p4p, 1121 weight class) and Alain Aspect (ranked 382 p4p, 149 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Aspect moves away and avoids it.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Aspect is quick to defend against it.
Aspect pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maldini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aspect's brow.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Maldini.
Aspect has managed to clinch.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Aspect moves away and avoids it.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
A short left from Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aspect on the side of the head.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aspect scrambles back to his feet.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Aspect moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected.
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldini.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Maldini cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini tries a knee to the head but Aspect blocks it.
Maldini blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maldini.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Aspect on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
Aspect throws a counter combo.
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aspect's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspect shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Aspect has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Aspect's head.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Maldini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Aspect clinches.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspect can do to turn this around?
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Aspect looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maldini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a knee to the head.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini working aggressively here.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Maldini on the inside.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aspect slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini thuds his right hand into Aspect's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect has managed to clinch.
A short right from Maldini on the inside.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maldini throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aspect takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aspect wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aspect's hands.
Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldini.
Maldini pushes off an throws an elbow but Aspect leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alain Aspect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Aspect lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini gets tackled into the cage by Aspect. Aspect maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini clobbers Aspect with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
A short uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Paulo Maldini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Maldini looking to throw knees to the head but Aspect is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspect defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect slips under a jab from Maldini.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maldini.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect slips under a jab.
It seemed like Aspect was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Aspect was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect clinches.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Aspect has managed to clinch.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab.
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Aspect fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight moves 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!
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Aspect slips under a jab from Maldini.
Aspect rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aspect rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.
Maldini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Aspect darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Aspect is quick to defend against it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Maldini jabs Aspect right on the nose. Aspect blinks but takes it well.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aspect sprawls and moves away.
Aspect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini closes the distance and pushes Aspect back into the cage.
Maldini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Maldini lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Maldini.
I think Maldini 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini retains his welterweight title!
Paulo Maldini decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Morbius Manifesto really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 272.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Israel Adesanya was cancelled.
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