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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ross (ranked 3962 p4p, 2824 weight class) and Leonidas Dominguez (ranked 522 p4p, 416 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Vaso de Cristal as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
Dominguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ross is looking to regain half guard here but Dominguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ross seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning.
Dominguez trying to control the position but Ross is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dominguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Dominguez crashes against the mat.
Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez is staying tight to Ross's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dominguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ross seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Ross is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominguez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dominguez tries for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ross looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dominguez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ross is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dominguez lets go of the hold and Ross can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonidas Dominguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonidas Dominguez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 3109 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 147 p4p, 104 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 28 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable pushes Kraag up against the cage in a clinch.
Unbelivable lands an elbow inside.
Unbelivable stalling.
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag misses with an uppercut
and Unbelivable counters by clinching up.
Unbelivable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unbelivable moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraag has Unbelivable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unbelivable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Unbelivable shoots in but no luck this time.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kraag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Unbelivable does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag gets control of Unbelivable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag controls Unbelivable momentarily but Unbelivable frees himself.
Unbelivable gets to his feet. Kraag looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable is looking to clinch.
Unbelivable gets a takedown into half guard.
Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
Unbelivable working over Kraag with some ground and pound. Kraag looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Unbelivable is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraag!
Unbelivable is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kraag has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Unbelivable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraag tries to hold on but Unbelivable pushes him away.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Unbelivable trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A big strike lands for Unbelivable! That's really hurt Kraag and he's turned his back - Unbelivable keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Unbelivable jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Unbelivable!
After the big win, Usko Unbelivable made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivit้ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Shida (ranked 1120 p4p, 993 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 61 p4p, 52 weight class). Takeda Shida 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeda Shida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shida.
Shavers ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shavers.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Shida checks the leg kick.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Shida's front leg but catches the back leg as Shida tries to avoid it.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shida lands a nice shot that snaps Shavers's head back.
Shavers swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shida doesn't seem bothered though.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers ducks right into an uppercut from Shida.
Shavers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shavers has time to react.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shavers throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Shida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shida lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shavers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 2010 p4p, 3690 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 269 p4p, 426 weight class). Corona's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Ono Kuronoa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by Corona.
And Kuronoa responds with a good body kick, but Corona manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona.
Kuronoa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corona has time to react.
Corona connects with a nice looking jab.
Corona slips under a jab from Kuronoa.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Kuronoa.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuronoa if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona connects with a right hand. Kuronoa shakes it off.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuronoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corona.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Kuronoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuronoa misses with a double jab.
Corona slips a straight right by Kuronoa.
Corona lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuronoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuronoa scores with a body shot.
Kuronoa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuronoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuronoa.
Corona fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuronoa just manages to avoid it.
Kuronoa lands with a nice body punch.
Corona looks to throw a body kick
and Kuronoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kuronoa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Corona.
Corona moves out of range as Kuronoa throws a body kick.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuronoa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuronoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corona.
Kuronoa moves out of range as Corona strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona cracks Kuronoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuronoa is looking to slow Corona down with leg kicks.
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by Corona.
Kuronoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Kuronoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Kuronoa manages to avoid it.
Kuronoa has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kuronoa as the two fighters clinch.
Kuronoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Kuronoa jumps guard and drags Corona to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corona works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corona is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom.
Corona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corona is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuronoa reverses the position - he's now on top in Corona's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corona is on top in guard.
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Corona defends easily.
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 Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuronoa is looking to clinch but Corona is avoiding it.
Kuronoa moves in looking to clinch but Corona pushes him off.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corona misses with a hook to the body
and Kuronoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corona throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuronoa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kuronoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Corona misses.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuronoa tries to clinch there but Corona circles away.
Corona quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by Corona.
A head kick misses from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Corona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa moves to clinch but Corona breaks away
and Corona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa blocks a jab.
Kuronoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuronoa counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuronoa lands a jab to Corona's midsection.
Kuronoa throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Corona moves out of range as Kuronoa throws a body kick.
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!
Kuronoa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona throws a head kick that Kuronoa semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuronoa.
Jab by Corona.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Corona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Corona misses its target.
Kuronoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Kuronoa is rocked!
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuronoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Kuronoa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corona counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kuronoa out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Corona is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 1624 p4p, 955 weight class) and Juan Carlos (ranked 249 p4p, 138 weight class). Leonard Nimoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Carlos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Carlos with that takedown attempt.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Nimoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Carlos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Nimoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carlos.
Nimoy misses with an uppercut
and Carlos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Nimoy. No joy for Carlos on that attempt.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
We've been told by Nimoy's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Carlos ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlos also avoids with ease.
Nimoy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carlos counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nimoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimoy misses the target.
Carlos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Nimoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carlos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nimoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carlos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nimoy's head.
Carlos controlling from the top position.
Carlos looking to sit in guard and control but Nimoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlos is still trying to improve position.
Carlos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carlos wants to sweep here but Nimoy controlling him for the moment.
Nimoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlos is retaining full guard.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carlos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nimoy defends well.
Carlos keeping moving, preventing Nimoy from controlling successfully.
Nimoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nimoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Carlos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nimoy preventing the sweep.
Carlos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nimoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Carlos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nimoy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carlos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nimoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carlos throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nimoy keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Nimoy does no damage.
Jab from Carlos.
Carlos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carlos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nimoy!
The ground and pound from Carlos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
I wouldn't like to be where Nimoy is right now.
Carlos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nimoy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carlos.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Nimoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nimoy down.
Carlos is working to tighten his grip on Nimoy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nimoy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Carlos is really squeezing tight and eventually Nimoy passes out! Carlos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juan Carlos!
Our winner, Juan Carlos, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 592 p4p, 1055 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 90 p4p, 161 weight class). Gunnar Bloodaxe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rounin Hashima's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashima throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Hashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloodaxe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashima is just out of range.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Hashima.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hashima scores with a four punch combination!
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Hashima throws out a counter right but Bloodaxe avoids it with no problem.
Hashima throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Hashima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Hashima's shoulder, as Hashima tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Hashima misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Hashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Hashima slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bloodaxe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hashima.
Nice uppercut there from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swings widly with a right hand
and Hashima counters with a solid body kick.
Hashima 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.
Hashima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Hashima throws a front kick aimed at Bloodaxe's knee but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Hashima scores with a push kick.
Hashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hashima digs a good hook to Bloodaxe's body.
Bloodaxe jabs at Hashima's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe walks into a left hand.
Hashima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bloodaxe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hashima is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodaxe tried to counter with a leg kick but Hashima avoided it.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hashima to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hashima misses.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Hashima jumps back.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe misses with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloodaxe dodges the punch combination from Hashima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bloodaxe - just one landing.
Hashima is rocked!
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Hashima is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Hashima walks straight into a right hand from Bloodaxe - that's dropped him! Bloodaxe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hashima from any more punishment! Hashima complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 932 p4p, 856 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 49 p4p, 47 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill.
Hill throws a series of punches but Ahola avoids them all with ease.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill throws a series of punches but Ahola avoids them all with ease.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!
Hill avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill slips under a jab from Ahola.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahola lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a combination. Ahola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill jabs at Ahola's body.
Hill throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahola doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola is looking to wear down Hill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill tries a low kick but Ahola avoids it.
Ahola jabs at Hill's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
It looks like Ahola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Ahola cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Ahola doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Ahola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
Ahola slips a jab from Hill.
Ahola punishes Hill's body with a nice straight punch.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch.
Ahola clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Ahola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Ahola's ribcage.
Ahola is working Hill over against the cage.
Hill lands an elbow that stopped Ahola in his tracks for a moment.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Stalling in the clinch from Hill.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahola.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill lands an elbow inside.
Ahola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahola won't allow it.
Hill is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahola gets an underhook and turns Hill into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill connects with a single shot there.
Ahola tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola sets himself, and Hill steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahola avoids it this time.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahola closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Ahola managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
A right hand to the body from Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahola is keeping busy.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Hill.
Ahola tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ahola.
Hill blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Hill taking a breather.
Ahola blocks an elbow strike.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill is stalling here.
Ahola tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
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!
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahola avoids it.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Hill prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Hill lands a nice elbow.
Jarkko Ahola's cut is getting worse.
Ahola avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Ahola digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill is looking to control Ahola's arms but Ahola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Ahola.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill tries to bum rush Ahola with a series of wild strikes but Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahola works Hill's body with a nice hook.
Hill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Ahola's shoulder, as Ahola tries to avoid the shot.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill throws out a counter right but Ahola avoids it with no problem.
Hill slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill lands a jab-cross combination.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with the combination.
Ahola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Ahola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hill defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola lands a right hand.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahola avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ahola.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Hill wants to stall.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahola is defending well for now.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola blocks the elbow strike.
Ahola lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahola 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, 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.
The defeated Devin Hill had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 366 p4p, 682 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 60 p4p, 109 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Ronaldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Sitsongrit has Ronaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Ronaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Ronaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ronaldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the temple.
Ronaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ronaldo won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Ronaldo looks winded!
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Watch Out Ronaldo has been cut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Ronaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ronaldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Ronaldo is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ronaldo won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ronaldo won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Ronaldo's ribcage.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Ronaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ronaldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ronaldo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Watch Out Ronaldo'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.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ronaldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Ronaldo's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Ronaldo in the body.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit jabs Ronaldo right on the nose. Ronaldo blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ronaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ronaldo lands a right hand.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ronaldo looking to stall.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ronaldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Ronaldo is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Ronaldo throws an elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Ronaldo's ribcage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronaldo can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ronaldo won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ronaldo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ronaldo.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Watch Out Ronaldo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ronaldo at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ronaldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Ronaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronaldo tries to avoid it.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ronaldo strikes.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronaldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Ronaldo's torso.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Ronaldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Ronaldo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Ronaldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ronaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ronaldo works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Ronaldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Ronaldo avoided it.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Ronaldo throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit clobbers Ronaldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronaldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Madkhao Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 157 p4p, 404 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 26 p4p, 61 weight class). Smith's entrance music is IS THIS LOVE. A fine choice. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Peterson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peterson misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peterson has passed into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterson working the head with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Peterson postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peterson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Peterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Peterson working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is controlling Peterson's trapped leg to prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Peterson's back. He's all about the action.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Peterson is now in Smith's guard.
Peterson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Peterson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Peterson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to control here.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Peterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Peterson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith slips under a jab.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Smith.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith managing to control the position.
Peterson passes into half guard.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Peterson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Peterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Peterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is pulling down on Peterson's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
A relieved looking Dylan Peterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 114 p4p, 36 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class). Okongwu comes to the cage accompanied by Show Stop - REASON. 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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ihantala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okongwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okongwu.
Ihantala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ihantala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ihantala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ihantala.
Ihantala keeps the fight on the outside.
Ihantala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Ihantala is predictable there
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ihantala clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okongwu.
Ihantala misses with a head kick.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Ihantala throws a lazy body kick
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihantala throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihantala needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Okongwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ihantala to score with a decent uppercut.
Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Okongwu.
Ihantala throws a big shot that misses.
Ihantala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands a big right hand that sends Ihantala crashing to the mat! Okongwu stays standing though and waves Ihantala back to his feet!
Ihantala is rocked!
It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
Okongwu punishes Ihantala's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala throws a solid leg kick but Okongwu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ihantala.
Okongwu cracks Ihantala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ihantala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Okongwu finish him?
Ihantala is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Ihantala switches off momentarily and Okongwu cracks him with a monster right hand! Ihantala topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Okongwu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Okongwu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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