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SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Egyptian (ranked 849 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Pavel Sekera (ranked 131 p4p, 247 weight class). Sekera has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egyptian defends well and Sekera ends up having to push Egyptian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sekera tries for a takedown but Egyptian circles away easily
and Egyptian counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Egyptian. No joy for Sekera on that attempt.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sekera.
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egyptian has hold of one of Sekera's legs. Sekera is fighting the takedown attempt but Egyptian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sekera controlling Egyptian's posture.
Sekera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Egyptian has passed into side control.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera is looking to regain half guard here but Egyptian keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sekera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Egyptian gets to mount! Sekera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sekera reaches up to try and control the position but Egyptian seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sekera rolls and tries to escape and now Egyptian has his back!
Sekera trying to control the hands but Egyptian won't let him.
Egyptian trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sekera doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I really don't envy Sekera right now.
Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian has the hooks in. Sekera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Egyptian is looking to control Sekera but Sekera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sekera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera tries to break free.
Egyptian has good solid back control here.
Sekera tries to break free.
Sekera wants to get back to his feet.
Sekera can't escape the 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.
Sekera wants to control his opponent's hands but Egyptian gets his hands free.
Egyptian keeps control of the position as Sekera tries to break free.
Sekera just trying to survive but Egyptian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Egyptian biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Egyptian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sekera for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sekera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sekera doesn't seem bothered though.
Sekera dives in and scores a takedown into Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian working a defensive guard here.
Sekera won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Egyptian is trying to keep Sekera in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera trying to move into half guard but instead Egyptian has managed to sweep!
Sekera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sekera pulls Egyptian in to control the position.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
Sekera 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.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Sekera is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sekera working for submissions but it's allowed Egyptian to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sekera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
Sekera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Egyptian is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Egyptian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sekera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egyptian has managed to get both his arms back between Sekera's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera working for a triangle but Egyptian defends it easily.
Egyptian sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Egyptian is defended easily by Sekera.
Sekera clinches.
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.
Sekera stops a takedown attempt from Egyptian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sekera's efforts to push away.
Egyptian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sekera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Egyptian avoiding damage as Sekera throws knees to the body.
Egyptian trying to stall but Sekera improves his position.
Egyptian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sekera's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sekera prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian tries for a takedown but Sekera manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sekera as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sekera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sekera or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Sekera clinches up against the cage.
Sekera jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Egyptian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sekera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Egyptian to keep the fight standing.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sekera.
Egyptian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osiris Egyptian.
Sekera has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Egyptian tries to stall but Sekera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Sekera goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Egyptian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sekera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sekera trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sekera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Egyptian is proving hard to escape from.
Sekera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sekera wanted to stand there but Egyptian had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera pushes down on Egyptian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sekera decides to stand and escape the position.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Sekera dives in for a single leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sekera slaps away a takedown attempt from Egyptian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sekera clinches up against the cage.
Sekera is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Egyptian has Sekera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sekera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Egyptian just leaning against Sekera, taking a breather.
Sekera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egyptian pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sekera is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Sekera blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sekera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sekera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sekera!
A very excited looking Pavel Sekera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raykuza Maui (ranked 2097 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 111 p4p, 121 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel connects with a leg kick.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Maui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Maui counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Maui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maui's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maui scrambles back to his feet.
Maui is looking to clinch.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maui staying out of range there.
Maui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Steel scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Maui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Maui's head but Maui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maui shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control the position but Maui postures up.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maui tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maui puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Maui from advancing to side control.
Maui tries to stand and escape but Steel is controlling the position.
Maui prevents Steel from improving his position.
Maui tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Maui has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maui performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with the punch.
Maui throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a leg kick but Maui moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maui.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Maui ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Maui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maui counters with a nice body shot.
Steel looks winded!
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Maui prevents a body shot from Steel.
Maui lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maui tries to clinch up.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel throws out a counter right but Maui avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a head kick but Maui moves out of range.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maui.
Maui is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maui takes one to the chin there.
Maui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maui blocks a leg kick.
Maui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maui's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Maui manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Steel misses.
Maui tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Maui saw that one coming.
Maui is looking to counter punch.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maui slips under a jab from Steel.
An attempted straight right counter from Maui misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maui avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maui staying out of range there.
Maui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch.
Maui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Steel.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Maui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maui doesn't seem bothered though.
Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel pulls guard successfully.
Maui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maui is one step ahead there.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Maui manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Maui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raykuza Maui has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui.
Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maui has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maui lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Maui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
 Steel is rocked!
Maui stalling.
Maui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?
Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Maui wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Maui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Maui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maui stalling against the cage.
Maui prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steel looks to throw the jab but Maui is out of range.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Maui counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Maui thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel toppling to the canvas! Steel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Maui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Maui checks the leg kick.
Steel jabs Maui to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maui gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maui is keeping busy.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maui lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Maui is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maui drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel scores with a hook.
Steel leaves his chin hanging out and Maui seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Steel crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui!
A relieved looking Raykuza Maui 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Lundgren (ranked 1275 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Time To Fight Wright (ranked 180 p4p, 232 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Lundgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Lundgren slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Lundgren is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
Wright throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Lundgren's head but Lundgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Wright throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lundgren doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Lundgren tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Jab by Wright.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright wants to improve his position but Lundgren is controlling well.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Lundgren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Lundgren is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lundgren is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Wright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wright is looking for a triangle but Lundgren pushes his legs off easily.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Lundgren drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Lundgren off! Lundgren jumps back into Wright's guard.
Wright trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wright leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lundgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lundgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wright won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lundgren!
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lundgren is looking to escape.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Wright postures up.
Wright sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lundgren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lundgren defends it well.
Wright gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Lundgren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lundgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Lundgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Wright.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Wright.
It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lundgren looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lundgren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lundgren's guard.
Lundgren is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren has a closed guard, preventing Wright from standing up.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgren is retaining full guard.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.
Lundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright thuds his right hand into Lundgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Lundgren moved out of range nicely.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Lundgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgren slips a jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright misses with a hook.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Lundgren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Lundgren is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Lundgren misses.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Time To Fight Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lundgren moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lundgren momentarily.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Lundgren's head but Lundgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lundgren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wright is looking to get back to is feet but Lundgren passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount.
Mattias Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Time To Fight Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 375 p4p, 714 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 48 p4p, 95 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a combination. Dudley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley jabs at El Shabazz's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but El Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from El Shabazz.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
El Shabazz is struggling to control the position.
El Shabazz seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz has Dudley pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feinted with a counter takedown.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
The referee is keeping an eye on El Shabazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz taking a breather.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Shabazz avoiding damage.
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Shabazz is looking to wear down Dudley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Shabazz punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - El Shabazz scores with a four punch combination!
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dudley swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Dudley's head back.
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Dudley.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz has Dudley pushed against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz looking to slow down the pace here.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
El Shabazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
El Shabazz looking to stall.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Dudley.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley drives through and clinches with El Shabazz against the cage.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz stalling.
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but El Shabazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley tries to counter by closing the distance.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dudley tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Dudley.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dudley forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
El Shabazz is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Shabazz has his back to the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley letting El Shabazz take a breather here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz leaning his opponent against the cage.
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as El Shabazz tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley lands an uppercut.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz wants to stall.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dudley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Shabazz tries to circle away but Dudley has him pinned against the cage.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley gave a mention to HELLBENT 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 Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 652 p4p, 512 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 59 p4p, 48 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 45 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Demenok lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
As Demenok backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs.
Demenok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lands a jab to the head.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Demenok misses.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it well.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Demenok throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Demenok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demenok throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Demenok wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demenok.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demenok. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok lands a two punch combo.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Demenok lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbosa in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Demenok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demenok jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banana Republic (ranked 999 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Wes Ekwall (ranked 53 p4p, 110 weight class). Ekwall has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Ekwall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall throws a combination that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Ekwall misses with a combination
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekwall throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekwall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ekwall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ekwall just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Ekwall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekwall throws out the jab.
Republic is looking to counter the offense by Ekwall and move into the clinch.
Republic moves out of range as Ekwall strikes.
Republic tries to counter by clinching up but Ekwall breaks away and moves out of range.
Ekwall misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
A jab lands there for Republic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Ekwall misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekwall scores with a one two! Republic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekwall throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekwall throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekwall thinking.
Ekwall misses with a right hand
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wes Ekwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekwall throws a lazy body kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekwall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Republic.
Republic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekwall.
Ekwall looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Ekwall blocks the elbow strike.
Republic lands a right hand.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic breaks the clinch.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekwall misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Republic.
Republic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekwall just manages to avoid it.
Republic slips a jab from Ekwall.
Ekwall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Republic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Republic moves away from the strike by Ekwall.
It looked like Republic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekwall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekwall throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
A jab from Ekwall misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekwall throws a right hand that Republic ducks under and follows up with a left that Republic also avoids with ease.
Ekwall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
Ekwall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Republic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekwall misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice leg kick.
Ekwall throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekwall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ekwall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ekwall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekwall misses with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekwall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ekwall misses its intended target.
Republic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ekwall lands with an overhand left.
Ekwall misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekwall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekwall swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Ekwall misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekwall misses with a straight right.
Republic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekwall misses with a hook
and Republic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Republic misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ekwall swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Ekwall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Republic wants to clinch up but Ekwall keeps it at a distance.
Ekwall throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall throws a right and a left that Republic avoids nicely.
Republic clinches up against the cage.
Ekwall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekwall misses with a low kick.
It looked like Republic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Republic tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekwall misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekwall misses with the combination.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekwall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Republic counters with a nice body kick.
Ekwall is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic moves away from the strike by Ekwall.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall throws a combination that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Ekwall throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Wes Ekwall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekwall throws a head kick that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekwall throws out the jab.
Republic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ekwall misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekwall throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekwall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Ekwall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekwall misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Ekwall misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Republic has managed to clinch.
Ekwall working aggressively here.
Republic pushes Ekwall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Wes Ekwall has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekwall misses with a punch to the body.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic closes the distance and pushes Ekwall back into the cage.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Republic breaks the clinch.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic clinches.
Republic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekwall can do to turn this around?
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekwall is rocked!
Republic dips a shoulder and cracks Ekwall with a mighty uppercut! Ekwall falls back against the cage and Republic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ekwall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Republic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Republic!
A less than humble Banana Republic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Wes Ekwall had this to say: 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Tantor (ranked 631 p4p, 590 weight class) and Wallace Cobb (ranked 88 p4p, 82 weight class). Cobb has chosen Where's Wallace? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mara Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wallace Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
A head kick by Tantor misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Tantor is rocked!
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb cracks Tantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb scores with a spinning back kick!
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips under a jab from Tantor.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tantor sprawling to the canvas! Tantor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cobb finish him?!
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
BOOM! Cobb lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tantor. Tantor tries to recover but Cobb is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tantor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 320 p4p, 295 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 42 p4p, 37 weight class). Chad Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates connects with a body shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Bates avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bates blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Bates as the two fighters clinch.
Bates gets a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Bates is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bates jumps into side control!
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bates asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bates has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates controlling from mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bates with good strikes from the mount here!
Bates lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bates.
Bates is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Bates is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Bates trying to control.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bates off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bates working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith tries to escape but Bates has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Bates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Armad Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bates is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Bates.
Smith misses with some punches.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Bates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Bates avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bates tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates lands a body punch.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chad Smith 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.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Bates with a good jab.
Smith looks to clinch
and Bates counters with a left to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
Bates prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bates has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armad Bates!
Armad Bates thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 55 p4p, 108 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 8 p4p, 14 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz ducks right into an uppercut from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Menezes thuds his right hand into Kowalkiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes with the counter takedown but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Menezes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menezes tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalkiewicz in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes checks a leg kick.
Menezes dives in and grabs Kowalkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz pushes down on Menezes's head and hops out.
Menezes lands a nice shot to the body.
Menezes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Menezes - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Menezes's head but Menezes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes connects with a body shot.
Menezes takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Menezes and move into the clinch.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Menezes tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes pulls guard successfully.
Kowalkiewicz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling the pace.
Menezes wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menezes is not content to let Kowalkiewicz control the position.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Menezes is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Kowalkiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling the pace.
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Menezes is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz is taking a breather. Menezes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kowalkiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalkiewicz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz wants to take a breather but Menezes is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Menezes is defending the position.
Kowalkiewicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menezes.
Menezes gets the takedown into side control.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it.
Menezes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
That's time! Kowalkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalkiewicz's hands.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Menezes tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes misses the jab.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a stiff left hand from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Menezes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a stiff left hand from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes pushes Kowalkiewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes leaning against his opponent.
Menezes manages to pull guard.
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Menezes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalkiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menezes has a closed guard, preventing Kowalkiewicz from standing up.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menezes has his foot on Kowalkiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalkiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get up but he can't break Menezes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kowalkiewicz stands and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Menezes is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.
Menezes is trying to control Kowalkiewicz's posture but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalkiewicz momentarily.
Good exchange - Menezes coming out on top.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a body shot that sends Menezes's belly button to the back.
Menezes tries to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menezes swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Menezes with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz gets tackled into the cage by Menezes. Menezes maintains the clinch.
Menezes prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Menezes drops back down to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalkiewicz gets an underhook and turns Menezes into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menezes jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz stands there with Menezes around his waist. Menezes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menezes misses with a body punch
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz has control of Menezes's left arm, preventing Menezes from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalkiewicz is retaining full guard.
Kowalkiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Menezes trying to move into half guard but instead Kowalkiewicz has managed to sweep!
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalkiewicz controls the pace.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand but Menezes is controlling from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalkiewicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kowalkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menezes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Menezes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter high kick but Menezes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalkiewicz as he jumps to the side.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menezes's head.
Decent striking displayed by Menezes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Menezes coming out on top.
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kowalkiewicz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a hook. Kowalkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Kowalkiewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes throws a nice looking combination but Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Menezes misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menezes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Menezes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menezes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Menezes sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Menezes in close to prevent any damage.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Menezes chips away with some ground and pound.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Menezes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menezes throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Menezes's ribs.
Menezes goes for a double leg but Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kowalkiewicz continues to drive forward.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but Menezes breaks away and moves out of range.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Menezes's front leg but catches the back leg as Menezes tries to avoid it.
Menezes looks to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Menezes saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a single shot there.
Menezes lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Kowalkiewicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalkiewicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a jab to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
Menezes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body shot.
Menezes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Kowalkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a three punch combo that has Menezes backing up. Menezes nods at Kowalkiewicz to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Menezes scores with a shot to the body.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalkiewicz momentarily.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menezes throws a right and a left that Kowalkiewicz avoids nicely.
Kowalkiewicz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend but Menezes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalkiewicz keeping hold of Menezes's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!
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