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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Banks (ranked 25615 p4p, 6582 weight class) and TJ Subban (ranked 528 p4p, 499 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Subban!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banks is defending well.
Banks lands an uppercut.
Subban turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Subban manages to end up in side control.
Banks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Subban.
The strikes coming from Subban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Subban throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subban on the ground.
Banks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Subban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Subban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Banks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Subban working the body and head with strikes.
 It looks like Niko Banks has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subban landing a few strikes.
Subban looks up at the clock and then as Banks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Subban smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Subban connects with a decent elbow.
 Banks is rocked!
Subban landing strikes.
Oh Banks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subban lands a decent elbow from side control.
Subban lands a big left to the face of Banks, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Subban and another - Banks is out! Subban stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). TJ Subban!
TJ Subban decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lock (ranked 3197 p4p, 25577 weight class) and Jackson Hill (ranked 153 p4p, 252 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jackson Hill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Hill!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock misses with a right hand
and Lock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lock misses with an uppercut
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lock misses with a left hand
and Lock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lock throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill counters with a huge left! Lock is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hill isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lock from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Hill!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiesahn Colombo (ranked 3083 p4p, 25713 weight class) and Yaroslav Borkechev (ranked 364 p4p, 520 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tiesahn Colombo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tiesahn Colombo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiesahn Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaroslav Borkechev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borkechev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Colombo to the ground. Borkechev is now in Colombo's guard.
Borkechev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colombo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borkechev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borkechev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colombo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Borkechev doesn't defend quickly enough and Colombo has managed to lock this one up! Can Borkechev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Colombo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiesahn Colombo!
A less than humble Tiesahn Colombo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perez Phillips (ranked 3276 p4p, 3787 weight class) and Martez Jones (ranked 448 p4p, 498 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perez Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martez Jones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips clinches.
Jones is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is working an open guard so Phillips takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phillips smiles and moves away.
Phillips has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phillips fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
Phillips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Phillips stalls.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillips after a bit of a struggle.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Phillips.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Jones looks winded!
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phillips takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Phillips. Phillips maintains the clinch.
A short left from Phillips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Phillips gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Phillips.
The referee calls for Phillips to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phillips to keep the fight standing.
Phillips cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Phillips is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips dominated 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.
Phillips has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Phillips to work.
Jones blocks a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips stalling.
Phillips is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phillips for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips gets a clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Phillips dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phillips has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
Phillips stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips lands a right hand.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phillips's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Phillips.
Still in the clinch, Phillips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phillips is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Phillips pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phillips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 It looks like Martez Jones has been cut.
Phillips'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.
Phillips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phillips has managed to clinch.
Phillips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Perez Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phillips is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Phillips manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
Jones letting Phillips take a breather here.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones is trying to break free.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
Phillips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Phillips to work.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Phillips presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phillips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phillips drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phillips pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips stalls.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips'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.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phillips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones has Phillips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Phillips.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tries to break free but Phillips pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips had his way with Martez Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones letting Phillips take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Phillips seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Jones is rocked!
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phillips dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phillips is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips tries to clinch but Jones moves away
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Phillips rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phillips stalls.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phillips smiles and moves away.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
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!
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phillips tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Jones letting Phillips take a breather here.
Phillips gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
Phillips misses with a body punch.
Phillips'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.
Phillips is stalling here.
A short left from Phillips.
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!
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martez Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perez Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:40
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:41
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perez Phillips!
Perez Phillips retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Perez Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt King (ranked 2884 p4p, 4303 weight class) and Robson Miudinho (ranked 160 p4p, 215 weight class). Robson Miudinho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt King's chin.
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145
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robson Miudinho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King looks for a takedown but Miudinho sprawls well.
Miudinho's coach down at K.O MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miudinho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King shoots in for a takedown but Miudinho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miudinho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miudinho rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miudinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King looking for a takedown.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
King is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
Miudinho tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King avoiding damage as Miudinho throws knees to the body.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miudinho breaks from the clinch.
Matt King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King avoids the head kick by Miudinho.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miudinho.
Miudinho leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miudinho replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Miudinho throws a body kick that misses.
Miudinho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
Miudinho misses with a knee to the head.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miudinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miudinho breaks the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Miudinho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miudinho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looks for a takedown but Miudinho sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miudinho circles away.
King fails with the takedown
and Miudinho counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Miudinho.
Miudinho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
King is rocked!
King fails to land the takedown.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King has a takedown stuffed.
Miudinho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miudinho instigates a clinch.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Miudinho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miudinho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miudinho with a knee to the head.
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
A knee to the head by Miudinho.
Miudinho misses with a knee strike.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miudinho tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Miudinho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miudinho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Miudinho landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King is working for takedown but Miudinho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miudinho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miudinho tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Miudinho wants to control but King is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King slips a nice elbow through Miudinho's hands, connecting with Miudinho's forehead.
Miudinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miudinho taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miudinho wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Miudinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Miudinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Miudinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Miudinho.
Miudinho looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Miudinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miudinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Miudinho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Miudinho lands a nice knee to the body.
Miudinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miudinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Miudinho misses with a knee strike.
Robson Miudinho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miudinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miudinho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miudinho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Miudinho tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miudinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miudinho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Miudinho with a nice calf kick.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Miudinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miudinho after a bit of a struggle.
King wants a takedown.
Miudinho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miudinho crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miudinho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miudinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miudinho lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Miudinho scores a nice knee to the body.
Miudinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson Miudinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miudinho scores with a leg kick.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miudinho but Miudinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miudinho has managed to clinch.
Miudinho landing knees to the body.
Miudinho landing knees to the head.
Miudinho scores with a knee to the head.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Miudinho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miudinho tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Miudinho landing knees to the head.
Miudinho scores with a knee to the head.
Miudinho has King pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. King is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Miudinho - that's hurt King badly! Oh, another knee lands and King is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but King doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Robson Miudinho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason St Jaques (ranked 2405 p4p, 5630 weight class) and Derek Blueboy (ranked 147 p4p, 229 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
140
6 - 1 - 0 |
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135
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason St Jaques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blueboy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Blueboy as St Jaques shoots in.
Blueboy shapes to counter with a head kick.
St Jaques closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blueboy's guard.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Jaques tries to free his leg and advance position but Blueboy is retaining full guard.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Jaques connects with a couple of short punches.
St Jaques 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.
St Jaques distracts Blueboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
St Jaques thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Jaques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blueboy looks winded!
St Jaques sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blueboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blueboy is trying to control the position but St Jaques postures up.
Blueboy keeping moving, preventing St Jaques from controlling successfully.
Blueboy is trying to keep St Jaques in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St Jaques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Jaques slips nicely into half guard.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Jaques looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blueboy has hold of St Jaques's hands but St Jaques slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Jaques looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St Jaques is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blueboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Jaques lands with a punch from half guard.
St Jaques is working for a kimura but Blueboy is defending it quite comfortably.
St Jaques is taking a breather. Blueboy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blueboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Jaques scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques is working for a kimura but Blueboy is defending it quite comfortably.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blueboy defends it well.
Blueboy is trying to control but St Jaques passes into side control!
St Jaques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blueboy can't keep his opponent in guard - St Jaques advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St Jaques seems to be looking for submissions.
Blueboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Jaques scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blueboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
St Jaques is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blueboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Jaques slips a nice elbow through Blueboy's hands, connecting with Blueboy's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blueboy defends it well.
Mason St Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blueboy is trying to get back to full guard.
Blueboy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Jaques lands a nice short elbow.
St Jaques is trying to work for a kimura but Blueboy is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Jaques connects with a nice short shot to Blueboy's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from St Jaques there.
St Jaques slows the pace down in half guard.
St Jaques is looking to take a break and control but Blueboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blueboy defends it well.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Jaques lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blueboy is defending against the submission attempts here by St Jaques.
Blueboy is defending against the submission attempts here by St Jaques.
Blueboy is looking to control St Jaques's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blueboy avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St Jaques is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St Jaques is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques trying to control the action but Blueboy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blueboy misses with a head kick.
St Jaques looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blueboy is fending him off so far but St Jaques persists. Nope, Blueboy circles away and we're back to standing.
St Jaques throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blueboy looks to throw a body kick
so St Jaques counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Jaques advances position into side control!
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Blueboy is defending well.
Blueboy is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques looks up at the clock and then as Blueboy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St Jaques smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blueboy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blueboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Jaques working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Jaques is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blueboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St Jaques working the ground and pound.
Blueboy is looking to regain half guard here but St Jaques keeps moving and retains side control.
St Jaques cracks Blueboy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Blueboy is defending well.
St Jaques is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blueboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been informed that Blueboy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blueboy seems a little lost for a moment, as St Jaques dominates the positioning.
St Jaques working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Blueboy is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques is chipping away with strikes.
St Jaques is staying tight to Blueboy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
St Jaques creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blueboy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blueboy is rocked!
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blueboy, who protects the arm well.
Blueboy is still in real trouble! Can St Jaques finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Jaques working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques working the ground and pound.
Blueboy is not content to let St Jaques control the position.
St Jaques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St Jaques is trying to get an arm triangle but Blueboy is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason St Jaques showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Jaques, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason St Jaques!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 2243 p4p, 1374 weight class) and Alain Aspect (ranked 294 p4p, 184 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
180
12 - 2 - 0 |
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174
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Rauta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspect tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect gets through Rauta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rauta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
That's time! Rauta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Rauta.
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspect can do to turn this around?
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect is rocked!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second 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.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Aspect crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aspect looks OK. Rauta waves Aspect back to his feet!
Aspect is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Aspect walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Aspect limp body while Rauta jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renati Arbani (ranked 4930 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Renato Arbani (ranked 457 p4p, 260 weight class). Renato Arbani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renati Arbani's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renati Arbani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato Arbani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Renati Arbani on his heels. He'll look to pass Renati Arbani's guard now, I'm sure.
Renato Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renati Arbani is keeping the position for now.
Renati Arbani trying to keep a closed guard but Renato Arbani is proving a slippery customer.
Renato Arbani advances to half guard.
Renati Arbani tries to get to full guard but Renato Arbani has control of the leg.
Renato Arbani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Renato Arbani is looking to work his way around to Renati Arbani's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Renato Arbani is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Renati Arbani is in real trouble.
Renati Arbani tries to escape but Renato Arbani has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renati Arbani fending off the submission attempt from Renato Arbani.
Renato Arbani working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato Arbani is working for a rear naked choke. Renati Arbani is not defending it well and Renato Arbani has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Renati Arbani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Renati Arbani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new lightweight champion!
Renato Arbani 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 2194 p4p, 3528 weight class) and King Edmund (ranked 296 p4p, 415 weight class). Batu Otgonbayar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, King Edmund!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otgonbayar clinches.
Otgonbayar is trying to maintain a safe position but Edmund gets an underhook and turns Otgonbayar into the cage.
Edmund misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmund.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Edmund misses with some punches.
Edmund working aggressively here.
Edmund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Edmund fails to land.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmund backwards.
Edmund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Edmund's head.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edmund as Otgonbayar tries to tie him up.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Edmund misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmund.
Otgonbayar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmund backwards.
Otgonbayar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Edmund's head.
Edmund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmund.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Edmund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmund scores with a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Edmund fails to land.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edmund lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Edmund fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Edmund.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmund.
Edmund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmund.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmund pushes Otgonbayar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Edmund throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Edmund swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmund.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar taking a breather.
Otgonbayar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Edmund.
Otgonbayar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Otgonbayar finds it's target.
Otgonbayar sends Edmund crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Otgonbayar is motioning to the referee to let Edmund up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Edmund is rocked!
It looks like King Edmund has been cut.
Otgonbayar rushes Edmund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edmund is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him?
Edmund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmund.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar clinches up against the cage.
Otgonbayar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Edmund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmund can do to turn this around?
Edmund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar stalling the fight.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Edmund.
A head punch on the inside from Edmund fails to land.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmund.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Edmund misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otgonbayar wants to stall.
Edmund blocks an uppercut.
Edmund blocks an uppercut.
Edmund lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmund backwards.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edmund backwards.
Edmund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otgonbayar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar is trying to maintain a safe position but Edmund gets an underhook and turns Otgonbayar into the cage.
Otgonbayar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar breaks from the clinch.
Otgonbayar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edmund, pushing him back against the cage.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otgonbayar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmund swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmund misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edmund as Otgonbayar tries to tie him up.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Edmund scores with a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar controlling the action here for a moment.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Edmund lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Edmund's head.
Edmund lands a hook that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
Edmund swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar wants to break free but Edmund has control.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Otgonbayar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmund's head backwards.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Otgonbayar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmund pushes Otgonbayar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar wants to stall.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Edmund.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Edmund throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Edmund's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Otgonbayar cracks Edmund with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Otgonbayar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edmund to stand back up!
King Edmund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otgonbayar darts in and clinches Edmund up against the cage.
Otgonbayar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar is stalling here.
Otgonbayar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
A short left from Edmund.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Edmund misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Edmund misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar pushes Edmund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Otgonbayar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmund throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Edmund lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike.
Edmund working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Edmund throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar pushes Edmund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmund misses with the head strike.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar stalling in the clinch but Edmund improves position.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Edmund has a couple of punches blocked by Otgonbayar.
Edmund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otgonbayars head.
Otgonbayar is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
Edmund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmund.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Edmund fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmund.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
Edmund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmund throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
King Edmund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmunds head.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Edmund swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmund swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batu Otgonbayar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otgonbayar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batu Otgonbayar!
Batu Otgonbayar 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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