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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reaper (ranked 1405 p4p, 22027 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 96 p4p, 285 weight class). Sanders has chosen Shooter Gang 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reaper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanders in his tracks.
Sanders gets the takedown into side control.
Reaper tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Reaper struggling a bit here.
Reaper's coaches at Berloga have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Reaper is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reaper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanders but great work by Reaper.
Reaper taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper just content to control the position.
Sanders manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reaper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanders is trying to stand back up but Reaper is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reaper works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reaper content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Reaper is wise to it.
That kick from Reaper tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reaper dodges the ground and pound from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reaper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanders.
Sanders wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Sanders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reaper is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders working the ground and pound but Reaper is defending the strikes.
Reaper is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reaper is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reaper tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Reaper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanders.
Sanders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reaper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanders lands a few punches from side control.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reaper, who protects the arm well.
Sanders wants to take a breather but Reaper manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanders.
Reaper looking to control.
Sanders cracks Reaper with a solid left hand.
Sanders 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.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Reaper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reaper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Reaper is retaining full guard.
Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanders manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Reaper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reaper.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.
Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jake Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reaper scores with a body shot.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Sanders only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Reaper.
Reaper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Reaper as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reaper is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Reaper is not content to let Sanders control the position.
The strikes coming from Sanders are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reaper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Sanders seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanders scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
Sanders wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Reaper is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reaper regains half guard, as Sanders was trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reaper 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
A relieved looking Jake Reaper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mamar (ranked 2232 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 347 p4p, 291 weight class). Mamar comes to the cage accompanied by Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Mamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamar on the side of the head.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Mamar ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Mamar checks it.
It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamar checks a low kick from Hunt.
Mamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hunt looks to move away, Mamar throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamar just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Mamar is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamar's elbow.
Mamar is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Mamar is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt lands a damaging elbow.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamar's efforts to push away.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Mamar has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mamar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Mamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt feints and then cracks Mamar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamar down.
Mamar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Mamar's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Mamar.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamar on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mamar sprawling to the canvas! Mamar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunt finish him?!
 Mamar is rocked!
Mamar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamar slips a jab from Hunt.
Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mamar sprawling to the canvas! Mamar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunt finish him?!
Oh Mamar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Mamar seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamar is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamar manages to avoid it.
Mamar is looking to counter punch.
Hunt drops Mamar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mamar looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Mamar moves away and avoids it.
Mamar is looking to counter punch.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Mamar moves out of range easily.
Mamar is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Hunt.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Mamar off balance momentarily.
Hunt slips a jab from Mamar.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Mamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar walks into a jab.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Mamar counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamar is just out of range.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Mamar moved out of range.
It looked like Mamar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mamar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamar in his tracks.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Mamar blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Mamar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamar breaks from the clinch.
Mamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamar misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mamar.
Mamar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamar.
Mamar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamar misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Hunt rushes Mamar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mamar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamar is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt tries a body shot but Mamar blocks it.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamar.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamar controls his hands.
Mamar takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Mamar blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Mamar manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Mamar is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Mamar.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target.
Mamar moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt punishes Mamar's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamar.
A little feinted left hand from Mamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Mamar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Mamar moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt tries to work over Mamar's front leg with a kick but Mamar checks it.
Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt punishes Mamar's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamar needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Mamar checks a low kick from Hunt.
Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a nice calf kick.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Mamar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more.
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!
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Mamar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mamar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mamar's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mamar thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Mamar throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Mamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamar is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt connects with a leg kick.
Mamar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt takes a swing at Mamar's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Mamar stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mamar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Mamar back into the cage.
Kevin Mamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 1978 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 170 p4p, 138 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Krenakore throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Jab by Krenakore.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Knuckles moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Knuckles as the two fighters clinch.
Krenakore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Knuckles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the head.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Krenakore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knuckles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krenakore works Knuckles's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore connects with a jab.
Krenakore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knuckles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Krenakore tries to get set, Knuckles tries to push him back and clinch up but Krenakore manages to avoid the attempt.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Krenakore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krenakore continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Krenakore.
Knuckles wants a takedown.
Knuckles looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brass Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krenakore manages to break the clinch.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch but Krenakore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krenakore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krenakore is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Krenakore circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Krenakore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knuckles walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Krenakore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles tries to counter by clinching up but Krenakore breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Krenakore. Those never looked like landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore is pushing Knuckles's head away, looking to escape. Knuckles manages to hold on to the position though.
Knuckles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krenakore throws Knuckles to one side and escapes!
Krenakore's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krenakore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
Krenakore throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krenakore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Krenakore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles gets the takedown into side control.
Knuckles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knuckles prevents Krenakore from escaping the position.
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krenakore down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krenakore keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krenakore parries the strikes from Knuckles easily there. Knuckles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krenakore to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenakore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knuckles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Krenakore is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown.
Knuckles digs a good hook to Krenakore's body.
Krenakore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Krenakore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Krenakore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Krenakore misses.
Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knuckles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krenakore circles away.
Krenakore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles tries to move into range but Krenakore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krenakore counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krenakore is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Krenakore circles away and we're back to standing.
Krenakore is looking for the big counter here.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krenakore connects with a crisp jab.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to counter by clinching up but Krenakore breaks away and moves out of range.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
A little jabbing left from Krenakore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brass Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore lunges at Knuckles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knuckles's hand.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Krenakore circles away easily
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore stalks Knuckles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knuckles's face. Knuckles staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenakore, as that shot connected.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Krenakore throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krenakore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knuckles is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore misses the jab.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore throws a jab when Knuckles was well out of range.
Knuckles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krenakore sprawls and moves away.
Krenakore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a left to the body.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Krenakore sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Krenakore. No joy for Knuckles on that attempt.
Krenakore tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Krenakore throws a shot to the body.
Knuckles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Krenakore has wrist control.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krenakore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knuckles is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krenakore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenakore, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Krenakore both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krenakore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Knuckles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
Knuckles tries to counter by clinching up but Krenakore breaks away and moves out of range.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Knuckles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krenakore scores with a sloppy right hand. Knuckles should have avoided that one.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Krenakore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore scores with a three punch combo!
Knuckles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Krenakore lands a nice looking body shot.
Krenakore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mengrire Krenakore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Knuckles is looking to counter the offense by Krenakore and move into the clinch.
Krenakore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles seems to have got his legs back now.
Krenakore throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Krenakore misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Krenakore. No joy for Knuckles on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krenakore defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Krenakore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Krenakore improves position.
Knuckles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knuckles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Krenakore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krenakore scores with a body shot.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krenakore, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krenakore swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brass Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krenakore cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Knuckles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krenakore sneaks out the side door and pushes Knuckles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Knuckles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krenakore lands the left hand.
Krenakore misses with a combination
and Knuckles counters with a takedown into side control.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Krenakore is working from the bottom.
Krenakore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore sneaks out the side door and pushes Knuckles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good shot there by Krenakore.
Knuckles is looking to clinch.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krenakore defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Krenakore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krenakore lands an uppercut.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Krenakore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brass Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles takes one to the chin there.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Krenakore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles misses with a takedown
and Krenakore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Krenakore. Beautiful body shot.
Krenakore throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
Krenakore works the jab nicely.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mengrire Krenakore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krenakore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
Our winner, Mengrire Krenakore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 1037 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 145 p4p, 254 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sefa - God's Plan. Dambullah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dambullah thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dambullah finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Dambullah lands an overhand right.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dambullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dambullah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov tries to counter by clinching up but Dambullah breaks away and moves out of range.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Kersikov catches Dambullah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Kersikov scores with a counter punch that sends Dambullah to the canvas! Kersikov smells blood - he's punishing Dambullah with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dambullah has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov 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 Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1274 p4p, 1710 weight class) and Raminus Polus (ranked 164 p4p, 223 weight class). Vasily Khrapov Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raminus Polus's chin.
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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 St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr throws a right and a left that Polus avoids nicely.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Polus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khrapov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polus actively working from the bottom here.
Khrapov Jr trying to control from Polus's half guard. Polus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr cracks Polus with a solid left hand.
Khrapov Jr throws a sloppy strike and Polus has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Khrapov Jr is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Polus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raminus Polus!
During a confident post fight interview, Raminus Polus 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent McGuire (ranked 1951 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 231 p4p, 303 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Beartooth - You Never Know. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses the jab.
Spanner wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Spanner shapes to counter with a head kick.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Spanner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanner moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
Spanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spanner tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
Spanner pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Spanner as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Spanner looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Spanner tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanner lands a left hand.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spanner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spanner tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spanner.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Spanner as the two fighters clinch.
Spanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Spanner.
Spanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spanner scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Spanner blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses.
Spanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spanner just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Spanner.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Spanner prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Spanner.
Spanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Spanner.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Spanner.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire avoiding damage as Spanner throws knees to the body.
Spanner avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spanner avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanner takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spanner just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
Nice body punch from Spanner.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanner controls his hands.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Spanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spanner has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries to break free but Spanner pushes him back against the cage.
Spanner avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Spanner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spanner lands an uppercut.
Spanner gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
Spanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spanner landing knees to the head.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Spanner pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Spanner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Spanner.
Spanner working McGuire over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanner.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Spanner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanner has managed to clinch.
Spanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spanner misses with a knee strike.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanner.
McGuire is pushing Spanner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire lands an elbow inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Spanner is controlling him.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands an elbow inside.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Spanner.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spanner lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanner lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Spanner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Nice body punch from Spanner.
Spanner scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGuire! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Spanner is unloading with more strikes now! McGuire drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Vincent McGuire stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gi'mmie my Money! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 283 p4p, 643 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 47 p4p, 86 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Re-Style - I'm Alive as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roll.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roll at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roll shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Roll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roll drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov stalls.
Kersikov is pushing Roll up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll.
Roll has clasped his hands together around Kersikov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries to bench press Roll off him but Roll keeps the position.
Roll is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roll but great work by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Roll denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Roll from improving his position.
Roll manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov wants to stand but Roll is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergej Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Roll.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Roll throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roll can pounce on him.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Roll coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roll checks a leg kick.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Roll avoids it.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roll.
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Roll thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Roll tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Roll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Roll tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Roll's legs.
Roll changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov motions for Roll to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Kersikov scores with a four punch combination!
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roll's head.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Roll avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergej Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roll. Roll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roll throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Roll throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Roll tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll clinches with his opponent.
Roll tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roll.
Kersikov tries to bench press Roll off him but Roll keeps the position.
Roll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roll taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Roll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is trying to stand.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Roll keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roll is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll clinches up against the cage.
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.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Roll's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll letting Kersikov take a breather here.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Roll has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov trying to stall but Roll improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kersikov!
Sergej Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 540 p4p, 440 weight class) and Benji Torres (ranked 80 p4p, 57 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens lands a high kick!
It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Kaupens misses with a low kick.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Torres - just one landing.
A low kick from Kaupens misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaupens throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaupens. That's going to slow Torres down.
Kaupens thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaupens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres avoids the head kick by Kaupens.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kaupens.
Kaupens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaupens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Kaupens is looking to land body kicks.
Kaupens tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kaupens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaupens looks to throw a body kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Kaupens misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaupens darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Kaupens.
A low kick from Kaupens is predictable there
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens closes the distance but Torres moves to the side
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Kaupens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres dips to his left and cracks Kaupens with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaupens darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Benji Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Torres appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Kaupens connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaupens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Torres.
Kaupens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaupens thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaupens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaupens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaupens tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Kaupens misses the body punch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaupens.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Kaupens throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Kaupens tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaupens misses with a head kick.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kaupens misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaupens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaupens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Torres might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Torres lands an overhand right.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Kaupens throws a leg kick but Torres checks it.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaupens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaupens throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Kaupens lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torres avoids the head kick by Kaupens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaupens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaupens throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Kaupens throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
That's time! Kaupens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaupens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Torres misses.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaupens throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaupens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaupens misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Kaupens tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torres now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaupens throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Kaupens misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Kaupens tries to clinch but Torres moves away
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Kaupens forces Torres back against the cage and clinches.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Kaupens misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaupens - the referee stops the clock and Torres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaupens. Torres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaupens tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaupens doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Kaupens ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
Kaupens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaupens defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Kaupens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kaupens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens is looking to clinch.
Kaupens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaupens circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaupens looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaupens tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaupens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaupens wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Torres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Narushima (ranked 148 p4p, 646 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 27 p4p, 90 weight class). Narushima 's entrance music is Little Sis Nora - MDMA (Erikootsa Hardstyle Remix) |. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Narushima !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narushima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Narushima .
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Narushima throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyler. That's going to slow Narushima down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Narushima .
 It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Tyler connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Narushima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyler drops Narushima with a nice combination! Tyler dives into Narushima 's guard, looking to finish!
Narushima trying to control the position here.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Narushima is keeping the position.
Narushima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Narushima controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Tyler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Narushima tries to buck Tyler off but Tyler is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler advances nicely into full mount.
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!
Tyler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler controlling from the full mount.
Tyler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Narushima because Tyler loaded up on that one.
Narushima is trying to escape the mount.
Tyler trying to control but Narushima is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima tries to buck Tyler off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to push Narushima 's head away but Narushima is holding on tight.
Narushima wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyler.
Tyler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tyler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Narushima manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Narushima tries to buck Tyler off but Tyler is having none of it.
Narushima is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler advances to full mount.
Tyler looking to secure an arm triangle but Narushima defends it well.
Narushima is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tyler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Narushima manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Narushima dodges the ground and pound from Tyler.
Narushima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Narushima is trying to stand up here but Tyler is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Tyler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Narushima throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Tyler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Narushima throws a front kick that sends Tyler stumbling back into the cage.
Narushima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tyler moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Narushima backing away here, and Tyler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Narushima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narushima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler throws a low kick but Narushima avoids it.
Narushima misses with a kick to the body
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonardo Narushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler tries a low kick but Narushima avoids it.
Donk. Tyler catches Narushima right on the button with a cross.
Narushima misses with a leg kick
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Narushima throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Narushima scores with a leg kick.
Tyler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a right hand
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyler moves out of range as Narushima strikes.
Narushima lands with a hook. Tyler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Narushima drops his hands momentarily and Tyler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima throws a lazy body kick
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pete Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Narushima catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Narushima lands a jab to Tyler's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Narushima misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Narushima
enabling Tyler to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler scores with the left hand. Narushima knows he should have avoided that one.
Narushima throws a push kick but Tyler slaps the foot to one side.
Narushima moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
It appears Narushima was looking to counter with a kick there.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
A counter left hand to the body from Narushima misses its target.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narushima .
Narushima is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Tyler misses.
Narushima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narushima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Narushima fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyler in the body.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narushima throws out the jab.
Tyler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyler scores with a jab. Narushima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Narushima will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narushima throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyler! But no joy.
Narushima gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tyler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tyler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler throws a right hand that misses
and Narushima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler misses with a right hand
letting Narushima counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler moves forwards but Narushima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler is looking to clinch but Narushima is avoiding it.
Narushima half committed to a counter leg kick.
Narushima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Narushima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Narushima .
Narushima misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a kick to the body.
Tyler misses with a lunging right hand
and Narushima counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyler misses with a lunging right hand
and Narushima counters with a nice right hand that sends Tyler toppling to the canvas! Tyler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Narushima finish him?!
Pete Tyler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonardo Narushima !
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Narushima 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 26 p4p, 303 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 5 p4p, 27 weight class). Pinkman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby . Bam Bam Joshy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Pinkman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Joshy defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pinkman.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Pinkman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
Pinkman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinkman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshy is retaining full guard.
Pinkman pushing down on Joshy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joshy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura but Joshy is defending well.
Pinkman looking for a submission but Joshy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinkman trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
Joshy has momentary wrist control but Pinkman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinkman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joshy's guard.
Pinkman trying to control from half guard but Joshy is working away.
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Pinkman is nestled in close to Joshy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinkman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joshy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinkman is nestled in close to Joshy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinkman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joshy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pinkman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Pinkman working the head and body with strikes.
Pinkman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joshy!
Pinkman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinkman looking to finish Joshy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joshy!
Pinkman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman lands with some strikes.
Pinkman raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinkman scores with a nice head shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinkman.
Pinkman looks up at the clock and then as Joshy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pinkman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Joshy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinkman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pinkman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joshy is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joshy to see if he's OK.
Pinkman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joshy's legs.
Pinkman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy is looking for a sweep.
Joshy 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.
Pinkman tries for a kimura but Joshy is defending well.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pinkman tries to advance to mount but Joshy denies him.
Pinkman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joshy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinkman's guard! Nice work there by Joshy!
Joshy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinkman is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinkman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joshy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinkman has Joshy in his guard.
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pinkman working for submissions but it's allowed Joshy to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinkman is just riding it out for now. Joshy eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to control the position but Joshy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pinkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Pinkman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinkman manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Pinkman's guard.
Pinkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joshy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman is stalling in the full guard.
Pinkman is working Joshy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman passes Joshy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joshy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Pinkman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Joshy tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Joshy thinks about the counter body kick.
Joshy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinkman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joshy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pinkman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joshy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinkman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy manages to get back to half guard.
Pinkman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Joshy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura but Joshy is defending well.
Pinkman wants to take a breather but Joshy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pinkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Joshy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinkman pulls his head out easily.
Pinkman wants to free his trapped foot but Joshy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinkman wants to control but Joshy is keeping him busy.
Pinkman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joshy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.
Joshy has hold of Pinkman's hands but Pinkman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joshy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pinkman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to control but Joshy is keeping him busy.
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Joshy defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control the pace.
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Joshy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinkman distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinkman.
Joshy gets back to half guard.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Joshy is a slippery customer.
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman uses his free foot to push down on Joshy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joshy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman dominating with strikes here.
Pinkman wants to control the pace but Joshy is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pinkman but it's paid off an Joshy is forced to tap! Nice work by Pinkman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Jesse Pinkman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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