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Bellicose XXXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okoro Igwe (ranked 2976 p4p, 4566 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 405 p4p, 541 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Igwe misses its target.
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boytsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boytsov feints the counter takedown.
Boytsov is looking to clinch.
Boytsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boytsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe lands with a shot to the body.
Igwe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boytsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Igwe.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boytsov feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Boytsov throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boytsov dodges the punch combination from Igwe.
Boytsov feints the counter takedown.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boytsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Igwe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boytsov.
Igwe wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy.
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igwe is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Boytsov is proving a slippery customer.
Boytsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Igwe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boytsov is looking to defend but Igwe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boytsov! Igwe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boytsov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!
Dmitry Boytsov spoke after the fight, saying 'fast '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawson Chandler (ranked 2101 p4p, 2743 weight class) and Limu Emu (ranked 291 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawson Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emu.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws a big counter combination but Emu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Chandler finds it's target.
 It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Emu throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emu 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.
Emu gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Emu manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emu is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Emu advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emu is working away from the top position though.
Emu wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Chandler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chandler.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler seems keen to control Emu's posture.
Emu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Emu tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chandler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emu counters with a takedown into side control.
Emu trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Emu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chandler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Emu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chandler's shoulder. That is not cool.
Emu trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chandler, who protects the arm well.
Emu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler defending well as Emu loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Chandler misses its target.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Emu moves away and avoids it.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Emu counters with a shoot takedown. Chandler fights it but they end up in guard.
Chandler controls Emu momentarily but Emu frees himself.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
Emu throws a strike but Chandler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emu for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Emu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chandler trying to control the position.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emu passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emu wants to free his trapped foot but Chandler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chandler trying to control here.
Chandler won't allow Emu to pass to mount.
Chandler is not content to let Emu control the position.
Emu is just content to waste time from the top position. Chandler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler is pulling down on Emu's head. It's preventing any offense from Emu, at least for the moment.
Emu trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Emu throws a big elbow that misses.
Emu preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler slips a jab from Emu.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emu throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Limu Emu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Emu walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Emu throws a leg kick that misses.
Emu dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
 It looks like Lawson Chandler has been cut.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emu can pounce on him.
Emu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emu flicks out a counter leg kick but Chandler steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler throws a jab when Emu was well out of range.
Emu slips a jab from Chandler.
Emu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emu.
Emu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chandler's guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emu controls the pace.
Lawson Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Emu off! Emu jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Chandler looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emu won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Emu postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emu content to control rather than advance.
Chandler trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Emu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Emu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Emu seems content to control.
Let's hope that Emu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Emu works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to buck Emu off but Emu is having none of it.
Emu wants to control for a moment but Chandler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Emu trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Limu Emu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emu not doing much here.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Emu has control of the leg.
Emu not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler cracks Emu with a good jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Chandler misses
letting Emu counter with a right hand.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limu Emu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emu 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limu Emu!
An out of breath Limu Emu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Sup (ranked 2561 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Frankee Guh Noo (ranked 87 p4p, 101 weight class). Guh Noo has chosen 2Pac - All Eyez On Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankee Guh Noo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guh Noo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sup throwing strikes from guard but Guh Noo blocks nicely.
Guh Noo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guh Noo working for a triangle but Sup defends it easily.
Sup trying to control the position from guard on top but Guh Noo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guh Noo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sup's guard.
Sup wants to stand up but Guh Noo is controlling him.
Guh Noo being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo tries to stand but Sup is controlling from the bottom.
Sup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sup looking to control.
Guh Noo stopping the sweep attempt from Sup.
Guh Noo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Guh Noo won't allow Sup to sweep him here.
Sup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guh Noo being controlled here momentarily.
Guh Noo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sup is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sup pulls Guh Noo in close to his closed guard and prevents Guh Noo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sup lands a lovely overhand right.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guh Noo jabs at Sup's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sup. Guh Noo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guh Noo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sup lands with a nice combination. Guh Noo backs away looking to recover.
Sup throws a hook to the side of Guh Noo's head but Guh Noo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guh Noo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Guh Noo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sup.
Guh Noo misses the shot to the body.
Sup shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sup showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Guh Noo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sup preventing the sweep.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sup's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guh Noo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guh Noo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sup with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sup loads up on a big left hand. Guh Noo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sup looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Guh Noo can't hide his disappointment, as Sup celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karel Sup!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Fish (ranked 1806 p4p, 1940 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 261 p4p, 275 weight class). Fish comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Warriors. McKane has chosen SAVE ME as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Both fighters circling a little - McKane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up.
Fish drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKane sprawls and moves away.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKane finds it's way round the side to connect with Fish's head.
Fish misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
McKane scores with a jab.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane misses with a combination
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McKane. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McKane.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane walks into a straight right hand from Fish.
A solid body kick from McKane.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKane moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKane throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from McKane misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane cracks Fish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McKane finish him?
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fish as he connects with a hook.
Fish missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from McKane is predictable there
and Fish counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKane won't be happy with that.
McKane is trying to control Fish's posture but Fish avoids it.
Fish is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane wants to control but Fish postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McKane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fish trying to control but McKane is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKane is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fish is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McKane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKane is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from McKane, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
McKane lands with an overhand left.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
Fish throws a sloppy body shot
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
Fish misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fish swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fish moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane wants to clinch but Fish slips to the side
and Fish counters with a left to the body.
Fish looking to score a takedown here. McKane is defending well but Fish drives through and ends up in McKane's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from McKane.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKane connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Fish swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish checks a leg kick.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
McKane misses with a low kick.
McKane thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fish prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Fish's head.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
Fish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKane's head.
McKane moves into full guard.
Fish wants to pass the guard but McKane is keeping the position.
Fish preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
McKane throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Fish lands with a slapping head kick.
Fish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fish throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by McKane.
McKane checks a low kick from Fish.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
McKane lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
McKane pushes Fish away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fish on the side of the head.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKane.
 Fish is rocked!
Fish gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McKane points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fish wakes up just in time to hear McKane thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz McKane!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz McKane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 1438 p4p, 2865 weight class) and Antoine Milfort (ranked 192 p4p, 355 weight class). Korolev's entrance music is Human Science Experiment. A fine choice. Milfort is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd.. Alexander Korolev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoine Milfort!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milfort!
Milfort slips a straight right by Korolev.
An inside leg kick from Milfort misses.
Milfort misses with a looping right.
Milfort moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
Milfort swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milfort scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Milfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev cracks Milfort with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Milfort to stand back up!
 Milfort is rocked!
It looks like Antoine Milfort has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Milfort out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Quessy (ranked 1142 p4p, 1482 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 148 p4p, 195 weight class). Quessy's entrance music is NTM - Ma Benz. A fine choice. Osmany Pizziconi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessy connects with a single shot there.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quessy swivels and escapes.
Quessy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quessy wants it to stay on the feet.
Quessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pizziconi looking to score a takedown here. Quessy is defending well but Pizziconi drives through and ends up in Quessy's guard.
Pizziconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quessy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi postures up in Quessy's guard and throws a big left but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy has control of Pizziconi's left arm, preventing Pizziconi from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pizziconi wants to get up but he can't break Quessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi controlling from the top position.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quessy's guard.
Quessy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Quessy wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Quessy's temple.
Quessy trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quessy defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands with a punch from half guard.
Quessy moves into full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Quessy is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Quessy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Quessy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pizziconi is proving hard to escape from.
Pizziconi wants to stand but Quessy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizziconi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pizziconi is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quessy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pizziconi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Quessy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pizziconi's body to avoid the submission. Pizziconi has instead reached around Quessy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pizziconi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Creole (ranked 1012 p4p, 870 weight class) and Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich (ranked 54 p4p, 46 weight class). Heydrich has chosen Wass wollen wir trinken as his entrance music. Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cajun Creole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heydrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Creole.
Creole throwing a counter right hand but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Creole is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
Creole parries the strikes from Heydrich easily there. Heydrich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Creole to escape.
Heydrich scoring with punches and elbows.
Heydrich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Creole to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich scoring with punches from side control.
Creole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heydrich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heydrich is working Creole over with some ground and pound from side control.
Creole is trying to improve his position.
Heydrich lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Heydrich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heydrich throws an elbow but Creole slips to the side and avoids it well.
Heydrich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Creole to see if he's OK.
Creole taking a bit of punishment here - Heydrich scoring with strikes.
Heydrich scores with punches from side control.
Creole is trying to get back to half guard.
Heydrich cracks Creole with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Creole is looking to regain half guard here but Heydrich keeps moving and retains side control.
Creole managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heydrich.
Creole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heydrich's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creole is looking for a sweep. Heydrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heydrich is nestled in close to Creole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Creole is trying to control but can't.
Creole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Creole is looking to improve his position.
Heydrich lands strikes from half guard.
Heydrich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cope's, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heydrich is looking to advance position but Creole won't allow it.
Heydrich working Creole over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heydrich with the ground and pound but Creole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creole working a defensive guard here.
Creole has Heydrich pulled in close to control his posture.
Creole 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.
Heydrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heydrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creole controls Heydrich momentarily but Heydrich frees himself.
Creole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heydrich is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Heydrich working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Heydrich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four 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.
Creole is trying to control the position but Heydrich postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich scores with a sloppy right hand. Creole should have avoided that one.
Heydrich shoots and misses
and Creole counters with a nice uppercut.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Creole is out of range.
Creole throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.
Heydrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creole defends well and Heydrich ends up having to push Creole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Creole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Creole is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
Creole dodges the ground and pound from Heydrich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heydrich slips a jab from Creole.
Heydrich moves into the clinch.
Creole breaks the clinch.
Creole misses with a few strikes there.
Creole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Creole is looking to counter punch.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Creole moved out of range nicely.
Creole is looking to counter the offense by Heydrich and move into the clinch.
Heydrich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creole, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Creole uses from the top position.
Heydrich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Creole trying to control but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
Creole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Heydrich wants to sweep here but Creole controlling him for the moment.
Creole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creole is in close to Heydrich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Creole preventing the sweep.
Creole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich moves into the clinch.
Creole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creole tries to keep at a distance but Heydrich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heydrich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heydrich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Creole's guard.
Creole wants to sweep but no luck.
Creole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Creole throws a couple of heel strikes.
Creole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heydrich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Creole gets full guard.
Creole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heydrich cracks Creole with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heydrich throws a strike but Creole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Creole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Creole trying to control the position from guard on top but Heydrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich controlling the position.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Creole controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Creole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Creole misses with a body shot
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heydrich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Creole taking some punishment here, with Heydrich in his half guard.
Creole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Creole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heydrich's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creole defends well.
Creole throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creole won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Creole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heydrich keeping moving, preventing Creole from controlling successfully.
Creole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Creole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Creole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Creole trying to control the action but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
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.
Creole looking to control but instead Heydrich has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Creole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Creole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heydrich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creole trying to pass the guard but Heydrich defending well.
Cajun Creole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creole is trying to control the action in half guard but Heydrich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
Creole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Creole is just content to waste time from the top position. Heydrich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Creole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Creole throwing strikes but missing.
Creole trying to control but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
Creole won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Creole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Creole wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Creole throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heydrich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creole trying to control the position from guard on top but Heydrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heydrich wants to clinch.
Heydrich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creole circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Creole's leg. Creole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creole throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cajun Creole.
I think Heydrich 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
A very excited looking Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Hurst (ranked 1432 p4p, 593 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 190 p4p, 83 weight class). Hurst comes into the arena with Keep Their Heads Ringin' blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Khanna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanna.
Hurst drops his hands momentarily and Khanna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khanna with the inside leg kick.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khanna misses with a kick to the body
and Hurst decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khanna's guard.
Hurst is working Khanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Khanna working for a triangle but Hurst defends it easily.
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Khanna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Hurst trying to control but Khanna is working from the bottom.
Khanna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Khanna is retaining full guard.
Hurst postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurst is posturing up here but Khanna has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hurst tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hurst has to tap! Slick submission there by Khanna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raja Khanna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 671 p4p, 732 weight class) and Junior Barbosa (ranked 92 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
A left lands for Glover.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Glover.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Glover avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Glover connects with an inside leg kick.
Glover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Glover prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Glover manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover connects with a leg kick.
Glover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glover is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Glover moved away.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Glover needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glover checks it well.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Glover misses with a body kick.
Glover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover jabs at Barbosa's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a shot to the body.
Glover lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Glover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glover throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Glover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Glover.
Glover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Glover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Glover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Glover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glover misses with a hook.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glover.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Glover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glover digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Glover circles away.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glover checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Glover blocks a jab.
Glover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glover tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Glover works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Glover connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Glover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Glover throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Glover walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Glover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Glover.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick.
Glover avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Glover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Glover.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Glover settles back down.
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Glover jumps back.
Glover lands a body shot.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover misses with a hook.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Glover is out of range.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glover misses the jab.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glover thinking.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Glover's body.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Glover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Glover down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Glover settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glover doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Glover feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Glover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Glover.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Glover tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glover is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Buster Glover will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Glover throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Glover blocks the leg kick.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glover throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Glover manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Glover throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glover works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Glover slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Glover throws a big counter combination but Barbosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa feints a jab promting Glover to slip. Barbosa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glover slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Barbosa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Glover blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover working hard to break the clinch.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Buster Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Glover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glover has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover gave a mention to New Standard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Natalia Pisswater (ranked 383 p4p, 645 weight class) and Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 28 p4p, 45 weight class). Thibodeaux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scotty x D4L kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Natalia Pisswater has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pisswater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pisswater digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
A shot to the body from Pisswater misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pisswater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Pisswater.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pisswater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pisswater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pisswater slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Pisswater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Pisswater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pisswater throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Pisswater avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pisswater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Pisswater's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Pisswater there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pisswater tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pisswater throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Pisswater avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pisswater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pisswater.
Pisswater moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pisswater.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pisswater.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Pisswater.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Pisswater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pisswater effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Pisswater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pisswater wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pisswater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pisswater.
Pisswater tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Pisswater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pisswater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pisswater misses the jab.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Pisswater's defenses.
Pisswater looks for a takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Pisswater swinging wildly here.
Pisswater moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Pisswater.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Pisswater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Pisswater misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Pisswater moved out of range.
Pisswater fails with the takedown.
A big right from Pisswater misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Pisswater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Pisswater saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux cracks Pisswater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Pisswater throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Pisswater looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pisswater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pisswater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Pisswater throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux cracks Pisswater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pisswater defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
Pisswater takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater has Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Pisswater away but Pisswater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Pisswater working aggressively here.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Pisswater's body. Pisswater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Pisswater is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pisswater takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Pisswater thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pisswater swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Pisswater takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Pisswater.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Pisswater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pisswater showed some decent athleticism there.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Pisswater finish him?
Pisswater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Pisswater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Pisswater throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater lands with a punch from half guard.
Pisswater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pisswater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pisswater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pisswater trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
Pisswater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux keeping hold of Pisswater's head, controlling as best he can.
Pisswater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pisswater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thibodeaux sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater working the head and body with strikes.
Thibodeaux 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.
Pisswater is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Pisswater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pisswater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pisswater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well.
Pisswater wants to pass to mount but Thibodeaux is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thibodeaux makes his way to full guard, as Pisswater worked for a kimura.
Pisswater looking to pass the guard.
Pisswater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pisswater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pisswater postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Pisswater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Pisswater's ribcage but misses.
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pisswater scores with a nice head shot.
Pisswater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
Pisswater misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natalia Pisswater showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pisswater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natalia Pisswater!
During a confident post fight interview, Natalia Pisswater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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