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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 3366 p4p, 3459 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 405 p4p, 417 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hitoshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi trying to control the position.
Hitoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hitoshi won't let him.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break Hitoshi's control of his arms but Hitoshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitoshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Hitoshi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitoshi takes a step back to recover.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Hitoshi's head back.
Hitoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hitoshi just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitoshi in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hitoshi shoots in.
Hitoshi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sitsongrit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Hitoshi takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Hitoshi avoided it.
Hitoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoshi tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hitoshi has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Hitoshi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through Hitoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hitoshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hitoshi can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Danny Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitoshis head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hitoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitoshi's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitoshi or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hitoshi on the side of the head.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hitoshi.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit jabs at Hitoshi's body.
Sitsongrit works Hitoshi's body with a nice hook.
Hirata Hitoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Danny Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand.
Sitsongrit pushes Hitoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hitoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hitoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitoshi in his tracks.
Hitoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Hitoshi's defenses.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitoshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Hitoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Hitoshi was not able to check.
Sitsongrit cracks Hitoshi with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitoshi should have avoided that one.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Hitoshi right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Luciano (ranked 1907 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Orn Frostulfsson (ranked 217 p4p, 344 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orn Frostulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frostulfsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Luciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frostulfsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Orn Frostulfsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frostulfsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Frostulfsson saw that one coming.
Frostulfsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Luciano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frostulfsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Frostulfsson shoots and misses
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frostulfsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frostulfsson somewhat.
Tony Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orn Frostulfsson.
Luciano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Frostulfsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frostulfsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frostulfsson is aggressively charging in as Luciano backs up avoiding any damage. Luciano tosses out a jab and Frostulfsson runs right into it face first! Frostulfsson is out cold! Luciano dropped down on all fours and is barking in Frostulfsson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Luciano!
Tony Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 2259 p4p, 1197 weight class) and David Khinchegashvili (ranked 323 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Khinchegashvili!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Krahujec shoots and misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krahujec has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec throws a strike but Khinchegashvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Krahujec working for a triangle but Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khinchegashvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khinchegashvili is looking to stand up but Krahujec won't let him.
Krahujec lands a decent punch to the body there.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Krahujec to sweep him here.
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Khinchegashvili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khinchegashvili defends well.
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully.
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khinchegashvili wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving.
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Krahujec is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili frees his head nicely. Oh but Krahujec has switched to an armbar! Khinchegashvili is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kamil Krahujec!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Berthier (ranked 2814 p4p, 1426 weight class) and Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 302 p4p, 161 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Berthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Yarmalenko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berthier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yarmalenko cracks Berthier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarmalenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berthier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarmalenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Yarmalenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berthier closes the distance and clinches.
Yarmalenko blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berthier moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Berthier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a straight right hand.
Berthier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarmalenko can pounce on him.
Berthier closes the distance and pushes Yarmalenko back into the cage.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Yarmalenko lands with a right to the head.
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yarmalenko swings widly with a right hand
and Berthier counters with a series of strikes. Yarmalenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko throws a combination that misses
and Berthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthier rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Noah Berthier has been cut.
Berthier throws a head punch that misses.
Berthier throws an elbow but it misses.
Berthier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yarmalenko's efforts to push away.
Yarmalenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berthier's elbow.
Yarmalenko misses with some punches.
Yarmalenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yarmalenko is trying to stall.
Yarmalenko trying to stall but Berthier improves his position.
Yarmalenko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Yarmalenko throws a head punch that misses.
Berthier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarmalenko blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berthier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yarmalenko's brow.
Berthier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yarmalenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yarmalenko drops to his knees and Berthier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Berthier!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Berthier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 1061 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 163 p4p, 355 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius misses with a body shot
and Markovic counters with a head kick that drops Meridius to the mat! Meridius scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Meridius is rocked!
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markovic lands an uppercut, right on the button! Meridius tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
Nedjeljko Markovic 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cestmir Cejka (ranked 1829 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 248 p4p, 322 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejka lands with a nice body punch.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Cejka circles away.
Cejka closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peramaki up against the cage.
Cejka scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki decides to pull guard.
Peramaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cejka has passed into half guard!
Cejka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peramaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with an open hand slap.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka blocking some punches.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peramaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peramaki.
Peramaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peramaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cejka lands a shoulder strike.
Cejka pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cejka scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cejka walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cejka misses with a combination
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Cejka tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a nice body shot.
Cejka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Peramaki.
Peramaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cejka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peramaki can turn it around.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cejka walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Peramaki darts in and clinches Cejka up against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
Still in the clinch, Cejka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cejka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka misses with the head strike.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cejka working aggressively here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cejka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cejka lands with a short shot to the head.
Peramaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cejka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peramaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cejka backwards.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peramakis head.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Cejka. Beautiful body shot.
Cejka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peramaki gets tackled into the cage by Cejka. Cejka maintains the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cejka has closed the distance and engaged Peramaki in a clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka lands a left hand.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Cejka digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Cejka lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cejka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peramaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cejka darts in and clinches Peramaki up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Peramaki.
A nice left hand lands by Cejka.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a nice body shot.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Cejka tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cejka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peramaki up against the cage.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peramakis head.
Cejka lands a right hand.
Peramaki blocking some punches.
Cejka struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cejka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Cestmir Cejka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka lands a nice uppercut.
Peramaki blocks an uppercut.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki lands with a light punch inside.
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka controlling the action here for a moment.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cejka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cejka has closed the distance and engaged Peramaki in a clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action.
Peramaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peramaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cejka lands a body punch.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peramaki.
Peramaki pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Cejka pushes his legs off easily.
Cejka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peramaki, up you get!
Cejka throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cejka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peramaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cejka finds it's way round the side to connect with Peramaki's head.
Cejka drives through and clinches with Peramaki against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka just leaning against Peramaki, taking a breather.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cejka throws a head punch that misses.
Cejka lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Cejka.
Cejka rushes Peramaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
Cejka misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Cejka and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cejka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up
and Cejka counters with a straight right hand.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Cejka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cejka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka misses with a few strikes there.
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cejka taking a breather.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Cejka stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cejka.
Cejka tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki gets control of Cejka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peramaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cejka defends it easily.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cejka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cestmir Cejka is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Cejka.
A left lands for Cejka.
Cejka instigates a clinch.
Peramaki successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cejka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Cejka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Jab by Cejka.
Cejka throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Peramaki's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Cejka dives in looking to finish as Peramaki flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Cejka's strikes! Cejka is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Peramaki's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Peramaki was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cestmir Cejka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eh Phuthong (ranked 214 p4p, 480 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 16 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phuthong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phuthong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McVicker connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McVicker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong's coaches at ubergym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phuthong keeps working.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
McVicker moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
McVicker throws a low kick but Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker connects with a nice looking jab.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
McVicker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong blocks a leg kick.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. McVicker doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicker defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McVicker defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker wants to slow Phuthong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Phuthong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
McVicker scores with a jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker blocks a jab.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuthong throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVicker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phuthong to the mat! Phuthong manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker forces his way into half guard.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
McVicker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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 Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVicker's head backwards.
Phuthong throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends McVicker's belly button to the back.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Phuthong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Phuthong backing away here, and McVicker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuthong lands a jab to McVicker's midsection.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Phuthong leaves McVicker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phuthong catches McVicker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McVicker scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Phuthong as McVicker shoots in.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Good work by Phuthong as he checks the leg kick.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of McVicker's head.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVicker.
A head kick by Phuthong misses
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVicker there as he acknowledges the shot.
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McVicker is working for a guillotine from mount but Phuthong frees his head quite easily.
Phuthong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuthong is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is wriggling around trying to escape.
McVicker raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McVicker wants to control but instead Phuthong manages to regain half guard.
Phuthong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McVicker misses its intended target.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom.
McVicker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McVicker advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong is looking to reverse the position.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phuthong is looking for a sweep.
McVicker scores with punches from side control.
Phuthong striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
McVicker wants to control but Phuthong is keeping him busy.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McVicker working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker trying to control the position but Phuthong is working away.
McVicker controls the position from side control.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.
McVicker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McVicker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phuthong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuthong regains half guard there - taking advantage of McVicker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Phuthong tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
Phuthong is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Prince McVicker just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phuthong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McVicker slows the pace down in half guard.
McVicker is pressing down on Phuthong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phuthong is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.
McVicker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phuthong is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong is bucking up trying to escape but McVicker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McVicker scoring with strikes but Phuthong is staying in there.
McVicker cracks Phuthong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Phuthong gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McVicker lands a nice short elbow.
McVicker works his way into full mount!
McVicker raining down hammerfists from mount.
McVicker with the ground and pound from mount.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of McVicker. What's that going to do exactly?
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McVicker winds up and cracks Phuthong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Phuthong's hands, connecting with Phuthong's forehead.
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Phuthong's head.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phuthong is rocked!
McVicker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh Phuthong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVicker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phuthong seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee warns Phuthong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
McVicker with the counter takedown but Phuthong avoids it easily.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phuthong as he jumps to the side.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker tries to counter with a clinch but Phuthong shakes him off and moves away.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong sets himself, and McVicker steps forward looking for the clinch! Phuthong avoids it this time.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
McVicker walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
McVicker throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong leaves McVicker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVicker on the side of the head.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McVicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVicker slips under a jab from Phuthong.
McVicker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McVicker eats them both and turns towards Phuthong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
McVicker connects with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
McVicker throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong swings away with a body shot that misses
and McVicker counters by clinching up.
McVicker manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
McVicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker throws a counter combo.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. McVicker catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
McVicker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Eh Phuthong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Levi Daan (ranked 508 p4p, 619 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 68 p4p, 86 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws an off balance right hand
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak lands a head shot.
Daan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Daan connects with a leg kick.
Daan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Daan wants to clinch but Novak slips to the side
and Novak counters with an outside leg kick.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan is looking to clinch but Novak is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan wants to clinch.
Daan wants to slow Novak down by chopping away at his legs.
Daan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daan catches Novak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Daan - the referee stops the clock and Novak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Daan. Novak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Novak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Novak.
Daan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daan wants to clinch up but Novak keeps it at a distance.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Daan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daan swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Daan.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Daan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan moves away from the strike by Novak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daan is looking to chop away at Novak's legs.
Daan is looking to wear down Novak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Daan tenderised Novak's leg. Novak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daan has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novak feints a counter leg kick.
Novak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Novak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Novak.
A punch lands to the side of Novak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daan with a body shot.
Daan defending well as Novak loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Daan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
A counter left hand to the body from Daan misses its target.
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Daan. Daan maintains the clinch.
Novak tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
Daan working aggressively here.
Novak misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Daan.
Novak being controlled against the cage.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan blocks a body shot from Novak.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with the head strike.
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!
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Daan is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Novak tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan prevents a body shot from Novak.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Good body shot from Novak.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak presses Daan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Novak - that landed with a thud.
Novak scores with a shoulder strike.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Levi Daan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan blocking some punches.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Daan blocks a head kick by Novak.
Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daan has closed the distance and engaged Novak in a clinch.
Novak tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak lands a left hand.
Daan is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daan has his back to the cage.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Daan has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Daan lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daan keeps control of Novak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan'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.
Novak misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Novak as the two fighters clinch.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Novak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
A short right from Daan.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Novak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Daan cracks Novak with a nice body shot.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daan.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan lands a left hand.
Daan blocks a body shot from Novak.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Novak.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Novak as Daan tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak works on Daan's body with a couple of short punches.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Novak.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Novak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan takes a shot to the head.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Novak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Novak responds with a good body kick, but Daan manages to step out the way in time.
Daan slips a straight right by Novak.
Daan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Novak throws a leg kick that misses.
Daan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Novak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novak checks a leg kick.
Novak throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daan 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan!
A victorious Levi Daan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 1957 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Diego Nogueira (ranked 297 p4p, 324 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DKasada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but DKasada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DKasada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nogueira tries for a kimura but DKasada is defending well.
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DKasada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nogueira tries to move into full mount but can't pass DKasada's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira advances to full mount.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira fails to advance to DKasada's back.
Nogueira trying to control but DKasada is having none of it.
DKasada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nogueira.
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DKasada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
DKasada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DKasada stops Nogueira from passing to mount.
Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DKasada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but can't.
DKasada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DKasada, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira works to advance to full mount. DKasada defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nogueira controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada tries to buck Nogueira off but he can't manage it.
Nogueira swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
A victorious Diego Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 165 p4p, 256 weight class) and Rade Franjic (ranked 23 p4p, 36 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Inhanamoto.
It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franjic tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inhanamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Inhanamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franjic manages to avoid it.
Franjic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franjic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands a head shot.
Franjic misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Franjic misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! Inhanamoto lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Inhanamoto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Franjic. Franjic tries to recover but Inhanamoto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Franjic lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Giro Inhanamoto, 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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