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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Manchester (ranked 24238 p4p, 5751 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 547 p4p, 517 weight class). KJ Hoodwell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Manchester's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoodwell looks for a takedown but Manchester sprawls well.
No luck for Manchester with that takedown attempt.
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell moves into the clinch.
Hoodwell has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoodwell has Manchester pressed against the cage, preventing Manchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoodwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Michael Manchester has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manchester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Manchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoodwell clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoodwell pulls Manchester into guard.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Hoodwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoodwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoodwell stands and throws Manchester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hoodwell in side control, throwing shots but Manchester defends.
Hoodwell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoodwell advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoodwell controlling the pace for now.
Manchester is looking to improve his position but Hoodwell isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoodwell punching from mount but Manchester doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manchester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manchester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoodwell on the ground.
Manchester is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoodwell has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoodwell with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell landing punches.
 Manchester is rocked!
Hoodwell looking to control but Manchester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoodwell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manchester haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoodwell dominating with strikes here.
Oh Manchester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodwell landing strikes from the mount and Manchester is in trouble!
Hoodwell postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Manchester badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hoodwell around the waist but Hoodwell pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hoodwell is the winner by TKO! Hoodwell jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Hoodwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dukic (ranked 4077 p4p, 24326 weight class) and Maris Rimenis (ranked 468 p4p, 584 weight class). Bruno Dukic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Dukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maris Rimenis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukic clinches up with Rimenis and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rimenis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dukic smiles and moves away.
Rimenis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Despite the aggression on Rimenis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rimenis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukic has Rimenis up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukic breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Rimenis.
Rimenis shoots for a takedown but Dukic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukic is looking to counter punch.
Rimenis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dukic circles away.
Bruno Dukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Rimenis.
Dukic closes the distance and clinches.
Dukic pushes Rimenis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukic pushes Rimenis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dukic.
A short body shot lands from Dukic as the two fighters clinch.
Rimenis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dukic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dukic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rimenis, pushing him back against the cage.
Dukic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Dukic.
Rimenis looks winded!
Dukic breaks from the clinch.
Dukic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dukic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dukic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rimenis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dukic lands a hook that snaps the head of Rimenis backwards.
Dukic lands with a left to the head.
Dukic lands with a light punch inside.
 It looks like Maris Rimenis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukic lands a body punch.
Dukic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dukic.
A short uppercut from Dukic.
Dukic lands a right hand.
 Rimenis is rocked!
Dukic scores with a shoulder strike.
Rimenis is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukic finish him?
Dukic throws a big uppercut that drops Rimenis! More strikes from Dukic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rimenis lies dazed against the cage as Dukic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Dukic!
A relieved looking Bruno Dukic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haisam Moghadam (ranked 24095 p4p, 2936 weight class) and Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 578 p4p, 368 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haisam Moghadam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Moghadam pushes him off.
Moghadam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Moghadam's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki has managed to clinch.
Moghadam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moghadam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moghadam fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peramaki just manages to avoid it.
Peramaki closes the distance but Moghadam moves to the side
and Moghadam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimmo Peramaki 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.
Moghadam cracks Peramaki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moghadam has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peramaki to stand back up!
Peramaki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Moghadam circles away.
As Peramaki backs away, Moghadam returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Moghadam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Moghadam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moghadam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moghadam is looking to counter punch.
Moghadam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Moghadam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moghadam throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moghadam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moghadam counters with a straight right hand.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Moghadam circles away.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moghadam. Moghadam obviously looking to wear him down.
Peramaki wants to clinch
and Moghadam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Moghadam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moghadam.
Peramaki throws a lazy right hand but Moghadam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Moghadam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Moghadam's shoulder, as Moghadam tries to avoid the shot.
Moghadam is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peramaki!
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moghadam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Moghadam is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moghadam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moghadam, as that shot connected.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moghadam throws out the jab.
Oooooh!!! Moghadam has knocked Peramaki down with a huge combo! Moghadam steps away and waves a wobbly Peramaki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Moghadam finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moghadam throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Moghadam can't break the clinch.
Moghadam manages to break the clinch.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Moghadam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haisam Moghadam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peramaki lands a nice hook to Moghadam's body. Moghadam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moghadam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moghadam misses with a looping left.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Moghadam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moghadam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Moghadam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peramaki moves out of range of the body kick from Moghadam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki closes the distance but Moghadam moves to the side
letting Moghadam counter with a right hand.
Moghadam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Moghadam is avoiding it.
Peramaki gets a clinch.
Peramaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moghadam's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Moghadam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peramaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghadams head.
A body shot lands from Peramaki.
Moghadam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moghadam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moghadam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moghadam counters with a stiff right hand.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Moghadam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Moghadam counter with a right hand.
Peramaki darts in and clinches Moghadam up against the cage.
Moghadam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Moghadam scores with a jab. Peramaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peramaki digs a good body shot into Moghadam's ribs.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Moghadam.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Moghadam circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moghadam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peramaki's sensitive parts.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Moghadam missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki lands an overhand right.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch
and Peramaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Moghadam.
Moghadam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moghadam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Moghadam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Moghadam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Moghadam throws a leg kick but Peramaki moved away.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Moghadam stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Moghadam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Moghadam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haisam Moghadam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Moghadam misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moghadam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Moghadam misses the target.
Moghadam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moghadam.
Haisam Moghadam is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moghadam throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Moghadam is looking to counter punch.
Peramaki moves into range and clinches up with Moghadam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moghadam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moghadam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moghadam to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moghadam just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peramaki.
Peramaki misses with the head strike.
Peramaki tries to work over Moghadam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moghadam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Moghadam circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moghadam, as that shot connected.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Moghadam circles away.
Moghadam throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki has managed to clinch.
Peramaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moghadam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peramaki can turn it around.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Moghadam has him pressed against the cage.
Haisam Moghadam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Moghadam blocking some punches.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Peramaki tries to throw a body punch but Moghadam avoids it by throwing Peramaki back against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moghadam walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moghadam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peramaki eats them both and turns towards Moghadam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moghadam cracks Peramaki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Peramaki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Moghadam pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Peramaki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haisam Moghadam!
A relieved looking Haisam Moghadam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaud Brown (ranked 2404 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 206 p4p, 195 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynaud Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luokkamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Luokkamaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Luokkamaki throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Luokkamaki throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a hook but Luokkamaki avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luokkamaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luokkamaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luokkamaki scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown scores with a jab. Luokkamaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Luokkamaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown scores with a jab.
Luokkamaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Luokkamaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luokkamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Luokkamaki's shoulder, as Luokkamaki tries to avoid the shot.
Luokkamaki throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Luokkamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luokkamaki missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luokkamakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luokkamaki scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown thuds his right hand into Luokkamaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luokkamaki moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Luokkamaki avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown pushes Luokkamaki away with a front kick.
Luokkamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Luokkamaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Luokkamaki slips the punch.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range nicely.
Luokkamaki misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Luokkamaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luokkamaki throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown slips a straight right by Luokkamaki.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Luokkamaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Luokkamaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luokkamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luokkamaki misses the shot to the body.
Luokkamaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luokkamaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Luokkamaki slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Brown with the inside leg kick.
Luokkamaki staying out of range there.
Luokkamaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luokkamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Luokkamaki seems unphased.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luokkamaki throws a big shot that misses.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Luokkamaki's head.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luokkamaki just manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luokkamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luokkamaki avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown keeps Luokkamaki at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Luokkamaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Reynaud Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luokkamaki misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Luokkamaki shrugs it off though.
Luokkamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Luokkamaki saw that one coming.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luokkamaki. That did some damage!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki 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.
Luokkamaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown lunges at Luokkamaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luokkamaki's hand.
Luokkamaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Luokkamaki connects with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luokkamaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Luokkamaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luokkamaki can do to turn this around?
A short left from Luokkamaki.
Brown pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luokkamaki's elbow.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Reynaud Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Luokkamaki takes a shot to the head.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Brown digs a right hand into Luokkamaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luokkamaki's gas tank.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luokkamaki's elbow.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
Brown cracks Luokkamaki with a nice body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown with a jab.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown catches Luokkamaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown misses with a hook. Luokkamaki ducked under it nicely.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Reynaud Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Luokkamaki saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Luokkamaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Luokkamaki loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Luokkamaki slips a straight right by Brown.
Luokkamaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown moves out of range as Luokkamaki throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Luokkamaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luokkamaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown throws a right hand that Luokkamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Luokkamaki also avoids with ease.
Luokkamaki looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Luokkamaki down.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Luokkamaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown thuds his right hand into Luokkamaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown connects with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Luokkamaki counters with a straight right hand.
Luokkamaki blocks a jab.
Brown throws a hook but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Luokkamaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luokkamaki moves away.
Luokkamaki misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luokkamaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luokkamaki moves away from the strike by Brown.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luokkamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Luokkamaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Luokkamaki throws a big shot that misses.
Luokkamaki with a jab.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Luokkamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Luokkamaki dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown throws a one two combo.
Luokkamaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Jere Luokkamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown sets himself, and Luokkamaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Luokkamaki slips a jab from Brown.
A big left from Luokkamaki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luokkamaki needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luokkamaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown works Luokkamaki's body with a nice hook.
Luokkamaki throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Brown takes a swing at Luokkamaki's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynaud Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaud Brown!
An out of breath Reynaud Brown 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 Komedor DKasada (ranked 2438 p4p, 1819 weight class) and David Khinchegashvili (ranked 341 p4p, 264 weight class). David Khinchegashvili has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Khinchegashvili!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DKasada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khinchegashvili's head.
Khinchegashvili dodges the punch combination from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DKasada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from DKasada. Those never looked like landing.
Khinchegashvili sizes up DKasada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Khinchegashvili misses.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada is wise to it.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khinchegashvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but DKasada moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.
Khinchegashvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DKasada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by DKasada.
Khinchegashvili throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada checks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy right hand. DKasada should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
DKasada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and DKasada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
DKasada catches Khinchegashvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada sees it coming and moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Khinchegashvili misses with a lunging right hand
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DKasada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khinchegashvili throws a punch but it's blocked by DKasada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khinchegashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
A body shot lands from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DKasada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khinchegashvili's elbow.
DKasada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is working DKasada over against the cage.
DKasada digs a right hand underneath Khinchegashvili's ribcage. Khinchegashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khinchegashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khinchegashvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for DKasada.
DKasada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DKasada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DKasada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khinchegashvili throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Khinchegashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DKasada.
Jab from DKasada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from DKasada misses.
Khinchegashvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DKasada on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DKasada misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab.
Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Khinchegashvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DKasada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by DKasada.
A telegraphed right hand from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
DKasada throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada lands with a straight right. Khinchegashvili didn't see that one coming.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khinchegashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as DKasada strikes.
Khinchegashvili is looking for the big counter here.
Khinchegashvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khinchegashvili.
DKasada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
DKasada throws a sloppy head kick and Khinchegashvili moves out of range easily.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada throws a hook but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for DKasada. That snapped Khinchegashvili's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khinchegashvili throws out a leg kick but DKasada moves out of range and Khinchegashvili only half commits.
DKasada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khinchegashvili tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
DKasada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DKasada throws a head kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DKasada is able to avoid easily.
DKasada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DKasada misses with a right hand
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
DKasada misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from DKasada.
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
DKasada takes a swing at Khinchegashvili's ribcage but misses.
DKasada checks a leg kick.
It looked like DKasada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada swings for the body but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a low kick.
DKasada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
Khinchegashvili lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Khinchegashvili misses the shot to the body.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khinchegashvili.
A punch combination from Khinchegashvili misses.
Khinchegashvili blocks the body kick.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili lands a body shot.
Khinchegashvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada moved away.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DKasada slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
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!
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khinchegashvili's hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that DKasada ducks under and follows up with a left that DKasada also avoids with ease.
DKasada tries to bum rush Khinchegashvili with a series of wild strikes but Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Khinchegashvili.
Well DKasada 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Komedor DKasada!
Komedor DKasada 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jacquin (ranked 1362 p4p, 4121 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 194 p4p, 463 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Jacquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hitoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacquin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up.
A big left from Hitoshi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin misses with a straight right.
Hitoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitoshi with the counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it easily.
Jacquin throws a jab when Hitoshi was well out of range.
Hitoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacquin to the mat! Jacquin manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacquin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard.
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Hitoshi controls Jacquin momentarily but Jacquin frees himself.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Jacquin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitoshi pulls Jacquin in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacquin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacquin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitoshi seems a little lost for a moment, as Jacquin dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Jacquin control the position.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin has knee on belly momentarily but Hitoshi bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi trying to control but Jacquin postures up.
Jacquin trying to advance position but Hitoshi counters by regaining guard.
Jacquin trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitoshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacquin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hitoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquin misses with a straight left.
Hitoshi darts in looking for a takedown but Jacquin gets double underhooks and turns Hitoshi into the cage.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacquin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hitoshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hitoshi blocks the strikes from Jacquin.
Jacquin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jacquin tries to buck Hitoshi off but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi working away.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacquin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hitoshi's best efforts.
Hitoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi working Jacquin over with strikes.
Jacquin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back!
Hitoshi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jacquin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Jacquin.
Jacquin wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy.
Hitoshi breaks Jacquin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hitoshi with a nice head shot there.
Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi is sitting in close to Jacquin's body. Jacquin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hitoshi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hitoshi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacquin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin gave a mention to Action Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 663 p4p, 1325 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 58 p4p, 121 weight class). Arthur Pugsley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugsley fails to land the takedown.
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugsley with a poor takedown
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugsley.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugsley clinches with his opponent.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pugsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugsley is looking to clinch.
Pugsley wants to clinch.
Fisher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pugsley tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pugsley clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pugsley blocking some punches.
Pugsley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fisher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pugsley jumps guard but Fisher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pugsley rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley fails to pull guard.
Fisher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher gets underhooks to prevent Pugsley's takedown attempt.
Pugsley is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pugsley has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugsley wants to clinch but Fisher slips to the side
and Fisher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley moves into the clinch.
Pugsley pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisher works on Pugsley's body with a couple of short punches.
Fisher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but Fisher holds him up against the cage and eventually Pugsley drops back down to his feet.
Fisher lands a body shot.
Pugsley takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher.
Fisher tries to work over Pugsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugsley is trying to maintain a safe position but Fisher gets an underhook and turns Pugsley into the cage.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher digs a right hand underneath Pugsley's ribcage. Pugsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisher.
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pugsley rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Pugsley shoots and misses
and Fisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pugsley is breathing heavily.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Pugsley shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Pugsley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fisher is looking to counter punch.
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pugsley is defended easily by Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugsley shoots for a double leg takedown but Fisher sprawls well. He's pushed Pugsley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugsley is looking to clinch.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisher lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fisher.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Pugsley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley instigates a clinch.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Pugsley tightens his grip and picks Fisher up, before dumping him to the ground. Fisher manages to land in guard.
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!
Fisher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pugsley.
Pugsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pugsley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pugsley rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
Pugsley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fisher counters with a nice right hand that sends Pugsley toppling to the canvas! Pugsley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fisher finish him?!
Pugsley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugsley looks to clinch
and Fisher rattles Pugsley with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Pugsley tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fisher dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Pugsley stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Fisher!
John Fisher gave a mention to New Standard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Berthier (ranked 1450 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Tony Luciano (ranked 165 p4p, 185 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Berthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Berthier crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Berthier back to his feet!
It looks like Noah Berthier has been cut.
Berthier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berthier slips under a jab.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Berthier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthier gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Berthier lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Berthier controls his hands.
Luciano tries to land a knee to the head but Berthier blocks with his arms.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Berthier.
Berthier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Berthier.
Berthier working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Berthier gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berthier throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Berthier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Berthier's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Berthier avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berthier prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berthier.
Berthier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Berthier throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Berthier.
Berthier gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berthier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berthier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Berthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Berthier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berthier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berthier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano is working Berthier over against the cage.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Berthier blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano presses Berthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berthier is breathing heavily.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Berthier avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Berthier avoids the elbow strike from Luciano, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berthier's elbow.
Berthier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Berthier.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Berthier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Berthier.
A head punch on the inside from Berthier fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
Luciano presses Berthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berthier misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
Berthier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berthier lands an elbow inside that Luciano shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berthier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Berthier'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.
Luciano tests Berthier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano cracks Berthier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Luciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Berthier to stand back up!
Luciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luciano misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthier slips a jab from Luciano.
Berthier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luciano manages to circle out of the way.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Berthier toppling to the canvas! Berthier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Luciano finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
Berthier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berthier throws a head punch that misses.
Berthier gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berthier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berthier blocks an uppercut.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berthier blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berthier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Berthier.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Berthier scores with a shoulder strike.
Berthier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berthier misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berthier.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
Luciano tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
Luciano is working Berthier over against the cage.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Berthier lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Berthier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Berthier finish him?
Berthier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Berthier throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Berthier controls his hands.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano pushes Berthier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
Berthier pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berthier avoids it.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berthier.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Berthier's ribcage. Berthier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berthier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano controlling the action here for a moment.
Berthier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berthier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Berthier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Berthier has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Berthier misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Berthier, against the cage.
Berthier scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Noah Berthier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Luciano throws a jab when Berthier was well out of range.
Berthier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Tony Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berthier clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berthier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berthier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berthier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Berthier throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berthiers head.
Berthier misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Berthier blocks an uppercut.
Berthier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier misses with the head strike.
Luciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berthier is keeping busy.
Berthier lands an uppercut.
Berthier pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berthier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier blocking some punches.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Berthier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano presses Berthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Berthier fails to land.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berthier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Berthier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Noah Berthier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano is working Berthier over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berthier or not.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Berthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berthier lands a nice elbow.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Berthier controls his hands.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Berthier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Berthier controls his hands.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Berthier controls his hands.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Berthier misses with the head strike.
Berthier has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berthier's elbow.
Luciano lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berthier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berthiers head.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berthier throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Berthier's ribcage. Berthier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berthier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Luciano!
A very excited looking Tony Luciano 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.
Noah Berthier was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost I know but I'll be back... next time I win...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 826 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Paul Welch (ranked 118 p4p, 177 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Welch!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Welch.
Welch lands a jab to the head.
Welch throws a head kick that Thibodeaux semi-blocks.
Welch scores with a three punch combo!
Welch misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Welch breaks away and moves out of range.
Welch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch lands an overhand right.
Welch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Welch.
Welch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welch connects with a looping right hand.
Welch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Welch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Welch throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Welch lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Welch.
Welch misses with the combination.
Welch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Welch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Welch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Welch as he connects with a hook.
Welch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Welch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Welch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thibodeaux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Thibodeaux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Welch is trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux lands a few punches from side control.
Welch is trying to get back to half guard.
Welch struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Welch down.
Thibodeaux cracks Welch with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Welch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Welch is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Thibodeaux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thibodeaux 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.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Welch is looking to reverse the position.
Thibodeaux working the body and head with strikes.
Thibodeaux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a strike aimed at the side of Welch's head but Welch avoids it well.
Welch is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Welch is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux cracks Welch with a big right hand but Welch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thibodeaux takes a little break here. Welch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thibodeaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Welch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Welch can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Welch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thibodeaux working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Welch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Welch and move into the clinch.
Welch with a hook.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice combination there by Welch.
Welch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Welch works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Welch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Welch tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Welch manages to avoid the attempt.
Welch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Welch scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Welch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Welch counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Welch does no damage.
Welch throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters by clinching up.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Welch.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Welch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welch defends well.
Welch tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position here.
Welch wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Thibodeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there.
Welch trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thibodeaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Welch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thibodeaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Welch is defending well. Thibodeaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Welch has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thibodeaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Sauvage Thibodeaux 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 698 p4p, 409 weight class) and Rade Franjic (ranked 80 p4p, 60 weight class). Derrick Thomas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franjic doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Franjic in a clinch.
Thomas tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franjic's elbow.
Franjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is stalling here.
Franjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Thomas 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franjic's elbow.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Franjic.
Franjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stalling.
Franjic manages to break the clinch.
Franjic ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Franjic pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Thomas stuns Franjic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franjic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas .
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFranjic.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Franjic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franjic.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
Franjic thuds a left hand into Thomas 's body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
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!
Franjic cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Franjic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thomas to stand back up!
Franjic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franjic moves out of range of the body kick.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Franjic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Franjic counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Franjic finish him?!
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Franjic counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick lands for Franjic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas . Franjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franjic lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franjic drops Thomas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thomas looks back up at him and smiles so Franjic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derrick Thomas 's cut is getting worse.
BAM! Franjic delivers a spinning backfist that drops Thomas like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rade Franjic!
A relieved looking Rade Franjic 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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