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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hoodoo Brown (ranked 1682 p4p, 1879 weight class) and Zombie Lee (ranked 102 p4p, 113 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zombie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Lee misses.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Brown throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee managing to control the position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown 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.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Brown.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Brown loaded up on that one.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
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!
Brown punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Lee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brown throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lee could be in trouble here!
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Even with his hooks in, Brown manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Brown has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Brown doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hoodoo Brown!
A victorious Hoodoo Brown 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 Shaun Wallace (ranked 24176 p4p, 3433 weight class) and Gazali Koekemoer (ranked 554 p4p, 407 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter The Chaser. Shaun Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gazali Koekemoer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Koekemoer moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace thumps Koekemoer with a low kick.
Wallace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koekemoer counters with a leg kick.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Koekemoer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Wallace misses.
And Koekemoer responds with a good body kick, but Wallace manages to step out the way in time.
Koekemoer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Koekemoer's body. Koekemoer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Koekemoer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Koekemoer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koekemoer.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Koekemoer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koekemoer is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working Koekemoer over against the cage.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koekemoer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Koekemoer avoids them all with ease.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Koekemoer 's knee.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer moved away.
Wallace misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Koekemoer to counter with a crisp jab.
Koekemoer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koekemoer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Koekemoer - just one landing.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Koekemoer counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Wallace lands a jab.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace catches Koekemoer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wallace rushes Koekemoer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Koekemoer controls his hands.
Koekemoer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koekemoer misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Koekemoer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Koekemoer tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koekemoer backwards.
A knee to the head by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Wallace.
Koekemoer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koekemoer trying to land knees to the body.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Koekemoer connects with a knee to the head.
Koekemoer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koekemoer.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Koekemoer lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Koekemoer has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Koekemoer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koekemoer manages to break the clinch.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Koekemoer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koekemoer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koekemoer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koekemoer staying out of range there.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koekemoer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook but Koekemoer avoids it easily.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Koekemoer blocks the leg kick.
Koekemoer slips a straight right by Wallace.
Koekemoer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koekemoer scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koekemoer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koekemoer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Koekemoer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koekemoer can do to turn this around?
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koekemoer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Koekemoer in a clinch.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer moved away.
Koekemoer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koekemoer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koekemoer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koekemoer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wallace's knee momentarily.
Koekemoer throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koekemoer, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Koekemoer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koekemoer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koekemoer throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaun Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Koekemoer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koekemoer tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer checks it.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koekemoer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a nice body kick.
Wallace misses with a jab to the body
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Koekemoer counters with a nice leg kick.
Wallace lands with a hook. Koekemoer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koekemoer throws a front kick that sends Wallace stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace swings for the body but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koekemoer checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace swings for the body but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Wallace instigates a clinch.
Koekemoer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koekemoer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koekemoer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koekemoer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koekemoer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaun Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer misses with the head strike.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace digs a right hand into Koekemoer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koekemoer's gas tank.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Wallace.
Koekemoer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koekemoer backwards.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koekemoer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koekemoer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gazali Koekemoer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koekemoer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace sizes up Koekemoer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koekemoer's hands.
Wallace rushes Koekemoer and presses him up against the cage.
Koekemoer with a knee to the head.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koekemoer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Koekemoer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koekemoer lands a head shot.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koekemoer moves away.
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace throws a low kick but Koekemoer avoids it.
Koekemoer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace moves out of range as Koekemoer throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace has Koekemoer up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koekemoer blocking some punches.
Koekemoer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Koekemoer blocking some punches.
Koekemoer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Koekemoer's head.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Koekemoer scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Koekemoer throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Koekemoer backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koekemoer throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Koekemoer misses.
Wallace moves out of range as Koekemoer throws a body kick.
Wallace jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koekemoer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Koekemoer counters with a head kick. That will keep Wallace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koekemoer staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koekemoer throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Koekemoer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koekemoer. That did some damage!
Koekemoer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koekemoer throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koekemoer dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to slow Koekemoer down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Wallace moves forwards but Koekemoer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Koekemoer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Koekemoer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
Shaun Wallace really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Dickons (ranked 2825 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Metbal Skabetti (ranked 387 p4p, 282 weight class). Dickons comes to the cage accompanied by Sidung. 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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metbal Skabetti!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickons connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Skabetti as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Skabetti.
Skabetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Dickons misses with a hook
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Dickons clinches with his opponent.
Dickons goes for a takedown attempt but Skabetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickons looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.
Dickons doesn't manage to clinch there - Skabetti circles away.
Skabetti lands with a right hand.
Skabetti misses with a looping left.
Dickons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skabetti to the mat! Skabetti manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skabetti keeping full guard, as Dickons tries to pass.
Dickons drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dickons seems to have locked his on tight now - Skabetti screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dickons, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jovan Dickons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Smif (ranked 2342 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Kurt Zweihander (ranked 263 p4p, 247 weight class). Kurt Zweihander will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zweihander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif misses with a few strikes there.
Zweihander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zweihander just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Zweihander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smif.
Smif rushes Zweihander and presses him up against the cage.
Zweihander struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zweihander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Zweihander counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif misses with a jab to the body
and Zweihander counters with a big left hand that crumples Smif! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 1780 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Roberto Rossi (ranked 160 p4p, 214 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Rossi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kape takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
Kape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kape. That did some damage!
Kape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kape feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Kape tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi rushes Kape and presses him up against the cage.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi with a jab.
Kape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kape. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kape walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi.
Kape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi clinches.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Kape lands a right hand.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi is stalling here.
A short right from Kape.
Nice body punch from Kape.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi wants to stall.
Rossi pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape lands an uppercut.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossi is working Kape over against the cage.
Kape working aggressively here.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kape blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Kape lands a right hand.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A right hand to the body from Kape.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
A short right from Kape.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mafula Kape dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kape tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kape lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rossi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kape connects with a high kick.
Kape throws a solid leg kick but Rossi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kape.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kape moves away.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Kape thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kape with a body shot.
Kape lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Come on Kape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kape.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Rossi tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kape stalls.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kape.
A short left from Kape.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Kape tries to tie him up.
Kape lands a right hand.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kape.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Kape blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape works on Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mafula Kape dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kape moves into the clinch successfully.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape'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.
Kape lands a left hand.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kape.
A short left from Kape.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape misses with some punches.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Rossi looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rossi.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Kape cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Kape.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape is working Rossi over against the cage.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Kape is controlling the position.
Roberto Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Kape is working Rossi over against the cage.
Kape pushes Rossi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kape.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kape.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Kape.
 Rossi is rocked!
Kape lands an uppercut.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape pushes Rossi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
A short uppercut from Kape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape lands a right hand.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kape unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rossi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kape is unloading with more strikes now! Rossi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beanin Jiet (ranked 1266 p4p, 1055 weight class) and Toke Axelsen (ranked 169 p4p, 141 weight class). Axelsen has chosen Slipknot - The Virus of Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beanin Jiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toke Axelsen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jiet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jiet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen.
We've been told by Jiet's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jiet 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.
Jiet cracks Axelsen with a good jab.
Axelsen jabs Jiet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jiet throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsen's shoulder, as Axelsen tries to avoid the shot.
Axelsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Jiet steps away.
A nice leg kick from Jiet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jiet momentarily.
Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiet is just out of range.
Jiet with a jab.
A jab from Axelsen misses.
Axelsen misses with a body shot.
Jiet tries to score with a low kick but Axelsen moves his leg out of the way.
Jiet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axelsen.
Axelsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiet connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiet tries to score with a low kick but Axelsen moves his leg out of the way.
Jiet throws a looping overhand right but Axelsen ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsen throws a shot from downtown. Jiet moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Axelsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Axelsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a straight right.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Jiet moved out of range.
Jiet is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiet connects with a solid leg kick.
Jiet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axelsen is able to avoid easily.
Jiet cracks Axelsen with a good jab.
Axelsen takes a swing at Jiet's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jiet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Axelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiet throws a combination that misses
and Axelsen counters with a big head kick but Jiet shrugs it off.
Axelsen throws a hook to the side of Jiet's head but Jiet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Jiet.
A leg kick checked by Jiet.
Axelsen misses with a double jab.
Axelsen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axelsen takes a swing at Jiet's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiet misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Jiet.
Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiet connects with an inside leg kick.
Axelsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiet misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiet throws a hook to the side of Axelsen's head but Axelsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiet counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Axelsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axelsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jiet misses with a straight right.
Axelsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jiet is looking to chop away at Axelsen's legs.
Axelsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiet misses the target.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Jiet moved out of range.
Jiet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Jiet is predictable there
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsen lands a jab to the head.
Jiet scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jiet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiet is just out of range.
Jiet moves out of range as Axelsen strikes.
Jiet tests Axelsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jiet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jiet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axelsen is out of range and Jiet settles back down.
Jiet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axelsen. That one must have hurt.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiet throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiet scores with a leg kick.
Jiet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen throws out a powerful jab.
Axelsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiet.
Jiet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiet misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiet.
A big right from Jiet misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiet throws out a leg kick but Axelsen moves out of range and Jiet only half commits.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Axelsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Jiet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Jiet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiet connects with a crisp jab.
Jiet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsen.
Jiet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axelsen scores with a body shot.
Axelsen slips a jab and a cross from Jiet.
A nice leg kick from Jiet, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen blocks a leg kick.
Beanin Jiet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Jiet saw that one coming.
Jiet moves out of range as Axelsen strikes.
Jiet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Beanin Jiet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Axelsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jiet scores with a decent looking hook.
Jiet lands a really nice looking cross but Axelsen seems unphased.
Jiet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jiet throws a solid leg kick but Axelsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiet.
A nice leg kick from Jiet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiet tried to score with a low kick but Axelsen checks it.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Jiet moved out of range.
Jiet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jiet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiet throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Jiet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiet tried to score with a low kick but Axelsen checks it.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Jiet ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Jiet as he connects with a hook.
Axelsen throws a shot to the body.
Jiet wants to land a leg kick but Axelsen is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiet checks a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Axelsen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A swing and a miss from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiet throws a low kick, looking for Axelsen's leg but Axelsen calmly moves out of range.
Jiet throws a leg kick which misses Axelsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsen tries to avoid it.
A big right from Jiet misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiet, as that shot connected.
Axelsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jiet is looking to counter punch.
Axelsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiet.
Axelsen tries to move into range but Jiet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiet ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiet throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jiet misses with a hook.
Jiet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Axelsen checks a leg kick.
Axelsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Jiet is wise to it.
A nice leg kick from Jiet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a low kick, right behind Jiet 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Jiet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiet ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Jiet throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axelsen is out of range and Jiet settles back down.
Jiet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axelsen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiet throws a leg kick
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beanin Jiet is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Jiet.
A shot to the liver by Axelsen. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsen throws a low kick but Jiet moves out of range easily.
Jiet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jiet lands with a hook. Axelsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Axelsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jiet. Jiet obviously looking to wear him down.
Jiet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axelsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jiet. Jiet obviously looking to wear him down.
Jiet lands with an overhand left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Axelsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jiet has got the better of the exchanges.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with the left hand. Jiet knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen cracks Jiet with a good jab.
Jiet checks the leg kick.
Jiet checks a leg kick.
Jiet staying out of range there.
Jiet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jiet tries to work over Axelsen's front leg with a kick but Axelsen checks it.
Axelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiet.
Jiet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsen.
Axelsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiet throws a leg kick
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiet loads up on a big right hand but Axelsen slips the punch.
Jiet 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.
Jiet throws out a loose jab but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axelsen tries to land a front kick but Jiet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jiet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Axelsen just manages to avoid it.
Axelsen connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Jiet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Jiet moved out of range.
Axelsen connects with a leg kick.
Axelsen throws a low kick but Jiet moves out of range easily.
Jiet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Axelsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Axelsen checks a low kick from Jiet.
Axelsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jiet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Axelsen throws a combination that misses
and Jiet counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jiet feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsen misses with a kick to the body
and Jiet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axelsen thinking.
Some wild striking there from Axelsen.
Jiet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beanin Jiet will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jiet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Axelsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jiet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jiet misses with the combination.
Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiet.
Axelsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Axelsen.
Axelsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jiet avoids the head kick by Axelsen.
Jiet lands a head shot.
Jiet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jiet misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Axelsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axelsen.
Jiet slips under a jab.
Jiet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axelsen missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiet connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Axelsen misses its intended target.
Axelsen looks to land a left hand but Jiet moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Axelsen scores with a nice right hand.
Axelsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Axelsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axelsen takes one to the side of the head.
Axelsen checks a leg kick.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiet throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Jiet.
Jiet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Axelsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiet is out of range and Axelsen settles back down.
It looked like Jiet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beanin Jiet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen throws a low kick but Jiet avoids it.
Axelsen thuds his shin into the meat of Jiet's side.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Jiet ducked under it nicely.
Axelsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelsen tries to move into range but Jiet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiet moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
Jiet thuds a left hand into Axelsen's body.
Axelsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiet.
Jiet staying out of range there.
Jiet scores with a jab.
Axelsen motions for Jiet to come forward. Axelsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen tries to bum rush Jiet with a series of wild strikes but Jiet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen checks a low kick from Jiet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jiet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axelsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Jiet. Beautiful body shot.
Jiet throws a one two combo.
Axelsen connects with a body shot that sends Jiet's belly button to the back.
Axelsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Jiet off the cage and back into range.
Axelsen throws an off balance right hand
and Jiet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jiet scores with a jab.
Jiet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiet slips a jab and a cross from Axelsen.
Jiet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiet throws a leg kick which misses Axelsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsen tries to avoid it.
Jab from Jiet.
Jiet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiet connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a two punch combination.
Jiet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsen. Jiet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Axelsen throws a jab when Jiet was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jiet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jiet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Axelsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axelsen needs to keep his hands up - Jiet had a free shot at his head there.
Axelsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axelsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiet can pounce on him.
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiet slips a jab from Axelsen.
Jiet cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axelsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Jiet misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beanin Jiet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiet 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Beanin Jiet!
An out of breath Beanin Jiet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Castellanos (ranked 883 p4p, 799 weight class) and Josiah Harlan (ranked 135 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Harlan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlan moves away from the strike by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Castellanos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harlan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellanos. That did some damage!
Castellanos throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
Harlan misses with a left hand
and Castellanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harlan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harlan looks to land a right hand but Castellanos moved out of range.
Harlan throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Castellanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harlan.
Castellanos misses the jab.
Harlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castellanos slips a straight right by Harlan.
Castellanos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Harlan misses with a straight left.
Castellanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harlan.
Castellanos misses with a right hand
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Castellanos.
Harlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellanos.
Harlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harlan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castellanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harlan scores with a decent looking hook.
Harlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellanos loads up on a big right hand but Harlan slips the punch.
Harlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellanos lands a right hook to the body.
Harlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harlan throws a leg kick
and Castellanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellanos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castellanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harlan defending well as Castellanos loads up on a big left hand.
Harlan misses with an uppercut.
Castellanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Harlan scores with a body shot.
Jose Castellanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellanos lands a really nice looking cross but Harlan seems unphased.
Castellanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos connects with a right hand. Harlan shakes it off.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
Castellanos misses with an uppercut
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Harlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harlan.
Castellanos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harlan on the side of the head.
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Castellanos blocks a jab.
Castellanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Castellanos.
Harlan misses with a kick to the body.
Castellanos looks for the body kick but Harlan saw that one coming.
Harlan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castellanos punishes Harlan's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Castellanos misses its intended target.
Harlan lands a nice hook to Castellanos's body. Castellanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harlan tries to work over Castellanos's front leg with a kick but Castellanos checks it.
Harlan lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Harlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harlan slips a straight right by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a low kick, looking for Castellanos's leg but Castellanos calmly moves out of range.
Harlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castellanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harlan counters with a thumping low kick.
Castellanos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harlan throws the left hand but Castellanos avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellanos misses the target.
Harlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellanos.
Harlan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castellanos with a body shot.
Castellanos scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Harlan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Harlan misses its intended target.
Castellanos sizes up Harlan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Harlan.
Castellanos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harlan misses with a left hand
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harlan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellanos.
Castellanos tries to score with a low kick but Harlan moves his leg out of the way.
Harlan throws a head kick that misses.
Castellanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellanos scores with a shot to the body.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellanos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castellanos blocks a jab.
Castellanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castellanos misses with a body kick.
Castellanos throws a hook to the side of Harlan's head but Harlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Jose Castellanos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Castellanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellanos digs a good hook to Harlan's body.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellanos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castellanos throws an off balance right hand
and Harlan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harlan walks into a jab.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
A slow jab from Castellanos misses its intended target.
Harlan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castellanos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castellanos misses with a straight left.
Castellanos throws an off balance right hand
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellanos lunges at Harlan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harlan's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castellanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellanos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos misses with an uppercut.
Harlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellanos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Harlan misses
and Castellanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan stuns Castellanos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Castellanos there.
Castellanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harlan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Castellanos.
Castellanos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harlan.
Castellanos throws a right hand that misses
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Harlan misses with a combination
and Castellanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellanos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Harlan throws a body punch but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Castellanos misses
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlan takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Harlan scores with a shot to the body.
Harlan throws out a leg kick but Castellanos moves out of range and Harlan only half commits.
Harlan loads up on a big right hand but Castellanos slips the punch.
Harlan tries to land a leg kick but Castellanos saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Harlan.
Harlan misses with a body shot.
Castellanos throws a looping overhand right but Harlan ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Harlan.
Harlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castellanos connects with a single shot there.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harlan takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a low kick, looking for Castellanos's leg but Castellanos calmly moves out of range.
Harlan checks a low kick from Castellanos.
Castellanos slips under a jab from Harlan.
Harlan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellanos swings for the body but Harlan moves out of range.
Castellanos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harlan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castellanos slips under a jab.
Harlan ducks under a wild hook from Castellanos.
Castellanos misses with a wild body shot.
Castellanos slips under a jab from Harlan.
Castellanos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castellanos avoids the body shot from Harlan.
Harlan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Castellanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Harlan slips under a jab from Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlan scores with a nice right hand.
Castellanos looks to land a right hand but Harlan moved out of range.
Harlan walks into a stiff left hand from Castellanos.
Castellanos connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellanos misses with a low kick as Harlan jumps back.
Harlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harlan avoids the body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Harlan.
Harlan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castellanos misses with a low kick.
Castellanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jose Castellanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Harlan punishes Castellanos's body with a nice straight punch.
Castellanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harlan.
Castellanos misses with a hook
and Harlan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellanos loads up on a big right hand but Harlan slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josiah Harlan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harlan throws a body punch but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castellanos lands with a shot to the body.
Harlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellanos scores with a jab.
Castellanos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harlan throws out a leg kick but Castellanos moves out of range and Harlan only half commits.
Castellanos looks to land a left hand but Harlan moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harlan cracks Castellanos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harlan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlan defending well as Castellanos loads up on a big left hand.
Harlan cracks Castellanos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellanos throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
Castellanos misses with a hook.
Harlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellanos.
Harlan throws a leg kick
and Castellanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harlan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harlan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellanos slips under a jab from Harlan.
Harlan blocks a jab.
A big left from Castellanos misses.
Castellanos throws an overhand right that lands on Harlan's shoulder, as Harlan tries to avoid the shot.
Castellanos throws a lazy body kick
and Harlan counters with a nice body kick.
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Harlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Castellanos lands a jab.
Castellanos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harlan's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellanos misses with a looping right.
Castellanos throws a lazy uppercut
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan blocks it.
Harlan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellanos avoids the head kick by Harlan.
Harlan throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Harlan throws a body kick that misses.
Castellanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellanos.
Harlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellanos moves away.
Castellanos throws a big shot that misses.
Castellanos scores with a kick to the body.
Castellanos slips under a jab.
Harlan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harlan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castellanos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos swings for the body but Harlan moves out of range.
Harlan takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellanos.
Harlan moves away from the strike by Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a looping overhand right but Harlan ducks down to avoid it.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harlan throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Harlan moves out of range as Castellanos strikes.
Castellanos cracks Harlan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harlan misses with a leg kick
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellanos lands with a right hand.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan blocks it.
Jab by Castellanos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
A jab lands there for Castellanos.
Harlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Harlan.
Castellanos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castellanos digs a good hook to Harlan's body.
Harlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellanos manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hook but Castellanos blocks it.
Harlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellanos.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellanos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harlan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos misses with a hook
and Harlan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castellanos thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Castellanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellanos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Castellanos!
A relieved looking Jose Castellanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 1146 p4p, 748 weight class) and Cathal Doherty (ranked 172 p4p, 112 weight class). Doherty has chosen Jeremy- Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Cathal Doherty has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kamil Krahujec's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec darts in looking for a takedown but Doherty gets double underhooks and turns Krahujec into the cage.
Krahujec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krahujec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krahujec is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doherty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doherty scores with the left hand. Krahujec knows he should have avoided that one.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Krahujec avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec throws a right hand that Doherty ducks under and follows up with a left that Doherty also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krahujec drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doherty parries the strikes from Krahujec easily there. Krahujec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Doherty to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty is pushing Krahujec's head away, looking to escape. Krahujec manages to hold on to the position though.
Krahujec cracks Doherty with a big elbow.
Doherty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Krahujec has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.
Doherty is not content to let Krahujec control the position.
Krahujec tries to score with some ground and pound. Doherty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krahujec misses with the ground and pound.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Krahujec drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec working the ground and pound but Doherty is defending the strikes.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krahujec is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doherty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doherty pushes Krahujec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krahujec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Krahujec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krahujec throws a strike aimed at the side of Doherty's head but Doherty avoids it well.
Doherty pushes Krahujec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krahujec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krahujec throws a strike aimed at the side of Doherty's head but Doherty avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty is pushing Krahujec's head away, looking to escape. Krahujec manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krahujec is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krahujec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Krahujec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krahujec goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doherty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krahujec but great work by Doherty.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
Krahujec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doherty off and has taken his back!
Doherty wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec punches Doherty on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krahujec's arms.
Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Krahujec is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty covering up well under a series of strikes from Krahujec.
Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Krahujec is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krahujec.
Krahujec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Doherty throws a jab when Krahujec was well out of range.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doherty defends it nicely.
Krahujec closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krahujec has his takedown stuffed
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krahujec shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krahujec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krahujec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty catches Krahujec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamil Krahujec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Krahujec to the canvas! Krahujec doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Doherty keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 47 p4p, 716 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 6 p4p, 99 weight class). Kamara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLIND SPOTS. Babcock has chosen San Francisco Live Medley as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamara counters with a head kick. That will keep Babcock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Babcock lands with a nice body kick.
Kamara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses.
Kamara throws a solid leg kick but Babcock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamara.
Kamara is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Kamara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Babcock.
Babcock scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Babcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Babcock feints the counter takedown.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Babcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kamara misses.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babcock.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock looks to clinch
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babcock misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara misses the jab.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babcock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babcock thumps Kamara with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Babcock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babcock.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babcock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Babcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamara.
Babcock dives in and grabs Kamara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamara pushes down on Babcock's head and hops out.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Babcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babcock. Kamara shrugs it off though.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
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 Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
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.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock feints and then cracks Kamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamara down.
Babcock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamara rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamara.
Kamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Kamara's leg. Kamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Babcock finds it's way through Kamara's defenses.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Kamara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock avoids a kick to the body.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamara lands with a hook. Babcock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara drops Babcock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Babcock looks back up at him and smiles so Kamara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babcock misses with the body kick
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock is rocked!
Babcock lands a head kick. Kamara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
and Kamara counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Babcock! He's just covering up as Kamara starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tagnarach Kamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 236 p4p, 417 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 37 p4p, 62 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Einstein leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Einstein looking to score a takedown here. Mesquita is defending well but Einstein drives through and ends up in Mesquita's guard.
Einstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looking to control.
Einstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita striking from his own guard.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Einstein trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is pulling down on Einstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Einstein, at least for the moment.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Einstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Einstein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there!
Mesquita in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Einstein maintains control.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Einstein trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Einstein controlling from mount.
Einstein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Einstein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Einstein maintains control.
Einstein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Einstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Einstein wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Mesquita is trying to control Einstein's posture. Einstein takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mesquita! Einstein is rotating here... this could be the end... Mesquita is out! Einstein has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Albert Einstein!
A very excited looking Albert Einstein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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