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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 3228 p4p, 3487 weight class) and Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 148 p4p, 160 weight class). Maxim Menshikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Msujfnaud Mspomfad's chin.
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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 33 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mspomfad.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Mspomfad counters with a shoot takedown. Menshikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Menshikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mspomfad closes the distance and clinches.
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Mspomfad moved out of range nicely.
Menshikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Mspomfad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mspomfad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Mspomfad is looking to clinch but Menshikov is avoiding it.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mspomfad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Menshikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mspomfad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Menshikov is trying to defend but Mspomfad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Menshikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Mspomfad from advancing to side control.
Menshikov moves into full guard.
Mspomfad looking to pass the guard.
Menshikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Menshikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment.
Menshikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Menshikov keeping full guard, as Mspomfad tries to pass.
Menshikov trying to control the position.
Menshikov wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment.
Menshikov trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad stays in close to Menshikov's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mspomfad has managed to clinch.
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menshikov stalling.
Menshikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mspomfad up against the cage.
Menshikov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mspomfad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mspomfad tries to circle away but Menshikov has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov slowing the pace effectively.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mspomfad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Menshikov being controlled against the cage.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Mspomfad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menshikov after a bit of a struggle.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Msujfnaud Mspomfad.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Mspomfad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menshikov after a bit of a struggle.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mspomfad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menshikov lands a jab.
Mspomfad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menshikov is looking to control Mspomfad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menshikov avoid being mounted?
Menshikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mspomfad throws a strike but Menshikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov wants to stand and escape but Mspomfad is having none of it.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet.
Menshikov working a defensive guard but Mspomfad manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mspomfad trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Menshikov keeps Mspomfad under control for a moment.
Menshikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Menshikov trying his best to control but Mspomfad has mounted him.
Mspomfad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Menshikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menshikov tries to hold on but Mspomfad postures up.
Mspomfad controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menshikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mspomfad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mspomfad scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Menshikov is looking for a way out.
Mspomfad thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Menshikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Menshikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mspomfad is looking to control Menshikov but Menshikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov trying to control the position but Mspomfad manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov tries to escape but Mspomfad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Menshikov right now.
Menshikov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mspomfad darts in and clinches Menshikov up against the cage.
Mspomfad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Menshikov misses with a knee to the head.
Mspomfad blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
Mspomfad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menshikov momentarily.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Mspomfad moves out of range.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mspomfad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mspomfad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mspomfad. Mspomfad gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
Mspomfad gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Menshikov to work.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Mspomfad.
Mspomfad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Msujfnaud Mspomfad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mspomfad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mspomfad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menshikov trying to control the position but instead, Mspomfad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menshikov into the cage.
Mspomfad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Menshikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov drops Mspomfad with a straight right hand, right on the button! Menshikov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 2498 p4p, 2175 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 372 p4p, 330 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kvakkestad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Contempt - Jucifer. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brock Hardman enters 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvakkestad checks a low kick from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a leg kick
and Kvakkestad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kvakkestad lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardman controlling the position for now.
Kvakkestad seems to be working for a kimura but Hardman defends the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but Kvakkestad is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardman is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to control but can't.
Hardman wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
Kvakkestad is nestled in close to Hardman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kvakkestad manages to pass to side control.
Kvakkestad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardman regains half guard.
Hardman trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hardman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hardman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kvakkestad tries to bench press Hardman off him but Hardman keeps the position.
Hardman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kvakkestad is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kvakkestad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardman is looking to take a break and control but Kvakkestad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kvakkestad is looking to regain half guard here but Hardman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hardman throws a strike aimed at the side of Kvakkestad's head but Kvakkestad avoids it well.
Hardman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvakkestad tries to improve position but can't.
Kvakkestad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kvakkestad takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kvakkestad tries to roll over but Hardman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman working over Kvakkestad with some ground and pound. Kvakkestad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvakkestad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvakkestad moves into full guard.
Kvakkestad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardman.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvakkestad has an active guard here but Hardman has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kvakkestad defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvakkestad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Hardman will probably get the nod.
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.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kvakkestad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kvakkestad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.
Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvakkestad blocks the strikes from Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman gets full guard.
Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvakkestad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvakkestad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvakkestad tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvakkestad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardman!
Kvakkestad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardman's best efforts.
Kvakkestad is refusing to be controlled, as Hardman sits in half guard.
Kvakkestad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardman preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a couple of digs.
Hardman won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kvakkestad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Kvakkestad blocks nicely.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position.
Hardman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardman won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here.
Hardman postures up.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Kvakkestad's brow.
Hardman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kvakkestad has wrist control.
Hardman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kvakkestad has wrist control.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvakkestad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hardman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hardman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Hardman is keeping the position.
Brock Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman has his foot on Kvakkestad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvakkestad works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Hardman keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass.
Kvakkestad throwing strikes from guard but Hardman blocks nicely.
Hardman has his foot on Kvakkestad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvakkestad works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman looking to control.
Kvakkestad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Loki Kvakkestad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Hardman tenderised Kvakkestad's leg. Kvakkestad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Hardman. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kvakkestad moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kvakkestad is able to avoid easily.
Kvakkestad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardman.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Hardman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardman takes a swing at Kvakkestad's ribcage but misses.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Hardman misses
and Kvakkestad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvakkestad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a head shot.
Hardman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardman lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvakkestad has his foot on Hardman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardman works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvakkestad is trying to keep Hardman in close.
Kvakkestad seems keen to control Hardman's posture.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvakkestad can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardman.
Kvakkestad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kvakkestad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardman.
Hardman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kvakkestad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvakkestad wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvakkestad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvakkestad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvakkestad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
Hardman trying to control but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Hardman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvakkestad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardman defends it easily.
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvakkestad's head.
Kvakkestad has Hardman pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardman 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brock Hardman!
An out of breath Brock Hardman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 2070 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 274 p4p, 322 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Show sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Show is doing well to control the position and prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.
The Show gets full guard.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Show pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski is working The Show over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
The Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Show working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bukowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski postures up.
The Show wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Show looking to control.
Bukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Show avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Show controls Bukowski momentarily but Bukowski frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Show has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Show working a defensive guard here.
The Show preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski postures up in The Show's guard and throws a big left but The Show blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Show is on top in guard.
The Show throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski trying to control the position.
The Show stopping the sweep attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Show preventing the sweep.
The Show with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Show throwing strikes but missing.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show won't allow Bukowski to sweep him here.
The Show throws a big elbow that misses.
The Show got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Show has managed to get both his arms back between Bukowski's legs - danger averted.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Show landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski controls The Show momentarily but The Show frees himself.
The Show is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski looking to control.
Bukowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Show postures up in Bukowski's guard and throws a big left but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Show counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Bukowski cracks The Show with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from The Show misses.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
The Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski throws a right hand that The Show ducks under and follows up with a left that The Show also avoids with ease.
The Show wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
The Show blocks a jab.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Show can do to turn this around?
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Show, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Show scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randy The Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Bukowski.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski fails to land the takedown.
The Show on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 The Show is rocked!
A punch combination from The Show misses.
The Show throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Show appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Show misses with a hook
and Bukowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukowski misses with a combination
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukowski takes one to the chin there.
Randy The Show seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Show slips a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Show!
The Show sneaks back into half guard.
The Show trying to control from the bottom.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Show is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Show keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Show trying to control from the bottom.
The Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Show keeps working.
The Show trying to control here.
The Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Bukowski throwing shots but The Show is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy The Show will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and The Show counters with a left to the body.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and The Show connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Show avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
The Show throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bukowski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Show throws out the jab.
The Show throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Show swivels and escapes.
The Show is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bukowski.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Show circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Bukowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukowski slips a jab from The Show.
The Show steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
The Show uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski misses with a combination
and The Show counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski misses with a double jab
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukowski tests The Show's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bukowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Show struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Show is looking to reverse the position.
The Show is trying to control Bukowski's posture but Bukowski avoids it.
Bukowski cracks The Show with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Show is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Show keeps trying to improve his position.
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bukowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Show is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Show gets back to half guard.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Show is still in real trouble! Can Bukowski finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Show manages to get to full guard.
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.
The Show wants to sweep but no luck.
The Show preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
The Show is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Show works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Show looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bukowski lands a couple of digs.
The Show managing to control the position.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Bukowski.
I think Bukowski 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
Randy The Show was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will not define me!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Drake (ranked 2145 p4p, 2640 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 178 p4p, 218 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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mack scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Mack finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Drake throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Mack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drake has time to react.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Drake 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.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocking some punches.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mack.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake 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.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake gets through Mack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake prevents Mack from breaking the clinch.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Mack blocks a body shot from Drake.
Mack tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
A short left from Mack.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mack misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake blocks a body shot from Mack.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake blocks a body shot from Mack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Mack misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake cracks Mack with a nice body shot.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Mack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mack or not.
Mack looks winded!
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Drake.
Mack misses with an uppercut.
Mack lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drake.
Drake closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mack out cold! Mack corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dezmond Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Dezmond Drake 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 Gubba GU (ranked 2985 p4p, 2193 weight class) and Never Hurry (ranked 334 p4p, 252 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gubba GU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurry shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Hurry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hurry stuffs the takedown.
GU throws a lazy right hand but Hurry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from GU misses its target.
GU misses with a head kick.
Hurry tries to clinch but GU is having none of it.
Hurry throws a right hand that GU ducks under and follows up with a left that GU also avoids with ease.
Hurry clinches up with GU and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to GU's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Hurry blocks a head kick by GU.
GU throws the kick towards the body but Hurry avoids it.
Hurry takes a swing at GU's ribcage but misses.
GU keeps the fight on the outside.
GU appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and GU moves out of range easily.
Hurry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from GU.
The fighters circling - GU throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GU throws a sloppy head kick and Hurry moves out of range easily.
Hurry blocks a head kick by GU.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GU avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Hurry gets a clinch.
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
GU is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hurry.
GU shoots for a takedown but Hurry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubba GU. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
GU swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
GU moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHurry.
GU throws a wild body kick that Hurry sees coming a mile off.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry lands a glancing blow to the side of GU's head.
Hurry misses with a few strikes there.
Hurry sizes up GU with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hurry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GU keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
GU drops Hurry with a left right combo! GU follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Never Hurry has been cut.
GU in side control lands a decent elbow.
GU trying to control the action but Hurry is working from the bottom.
Hurry tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GU scores with a couple of short elbows.
GU in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hurry looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! GU turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gubba GU!
After winning the bout, Gubba GU 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 1613 p4p, 922 weight class) and Alexander Lee (ranked 81 p4p, 53 weight class). Peter Beardsley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee lands a head kick. Beardsley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Beardsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Beardsley lands with a good body shot.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Beardsley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a hook. Beardsley ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A head kick from Lee lands but Beardsley takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Beardsley cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee looks winded!
Lee throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Lee.
Decent striking displayed by Beardsley there.
Beardsley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
That has opened up Alexander Lee's cut even more.
Beardsley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Beardsley blocks a head kick by Lee.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beardsley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beardsley blocks a head kick by Lee.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Lee.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body.
Beardsley jumps guard.
Beardsley pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beardsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beardsley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lee should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beardsley has tightened it up now! Lee should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Beardsley!
In his post fight interview, Peter Beardsley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 844 p4p, 793 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 119 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Shifter's head back.
Shifter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shifter's hands.
Evans throws a nice head kick!
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans seems keen to control Shifter's posture.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shifter is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
Shifter has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Shifter has an active guard here but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shifter is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Shifter winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shifter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shifter is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Nice shot by Evans.
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shifter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter prevents Evans from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evans keeping hold of Shifter's head, controlling as best he can.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans 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.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shifter somewhat.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shifter defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Shifter slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Shifter tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Evans misses.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
so Shifter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shifter working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shifter stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
As Evans backs away, Shifter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shifter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Evans throws out a counter right but Shifter avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Shifter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shifter's head backwards.
Shifter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shifter somewhat.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Evans is quick to defend against it.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.
Shifter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Evans is quick to defend against it.
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shifters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shifter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Shifter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Shifter.
Evans feints a jab promting Shifter to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shifter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shifter blocks a head kick by Evans.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans throws a jab when Shifter was well out of range.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shifter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Shifter slips a jab from Evans.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evans sprawls and moves away.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shifter has managed to clinch.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evans takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
Shifter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shifter slips a jab from Evans.
Shifter avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.
Evans scores with a nice body kick.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Evans misses.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Evans. Shifter shrugs it off though.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter takes one on the button.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
Our winner, Gwynn Evans, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 480 p4p, 443 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 46 p4p, 68 weight class). Zhao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz. Jian Zhao struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Zhao blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhao tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Zhao slips a jab from Joshy.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy rushes Zhao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Zhao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Joshy's head back.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Zhao delivers a nice body kick.
Zhao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Joshy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Zhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshy momentarily.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Joshy closes the distance and clinches.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joshy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Joshy wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Zhao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Joshy there.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy scores with a nice strike.
Joshy scores with a jab.
A big left from Joshy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Joshy sees coming a mile off.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Joshy lands with a good body shot.
Joshy swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhao misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a shot to the body.
Joshy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
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!
Joshy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy lands a jab.
Joshy needs to keep his hands up - Zhao had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joshy counters with a nice body kick.
Joshy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshy as he connects with a hook.
Zhao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joshy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a right hand to the body.
Joshy slips a straight right by Zhao.
Joshy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joshy tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Zhao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy 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.
Zhao tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Joshy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a left and a right that stings Zhao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joshy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zhao counter with a right hand.
Joshy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao tries a body shot but Joshy blocks it.
Joshy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhao to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Joshy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhao's sensitive parts.
Zhao takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Joshy takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joshy slips under a jab from Zhao.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joshy.
Zhao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhao throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy 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.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy tries to clinch up.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Joshy avoids it.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy throws a right hand that Zhao ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhao also avoids with ease.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Joshy had a free shot at his head there.
Joshy swinging wildly here.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy staying out of range there.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.
Joshy throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Joshy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Joshy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy lands with a shot to the body.
Joshy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Joshy feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
Joshy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.
Good shot there by Zhao.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Joshy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhao under the eye.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Joshy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Joshy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 43 p4p, 115 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 8 p4p, 19 weight class). Pinkman comes into the arena with Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby blaring out of the sound system. Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Anabolic Asteroid 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 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 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Pinkman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asteroid has time to react.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Pinkman with a nice cross.
Pinkman cracks Asteroid with an open hand slap.
Asteroid clinches.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Pinkman 's eye.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Pinkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Pinkman misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinkman drops back down to his feet.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Pinkman in his tracks for a moment.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinkman pulls guard effortlessly.
Asteroid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pinkman seems keen to control Asteroid's posture.
Asteroid wants to stand but Pinkman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Asteroid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pinkman there.
Jab by Pinkman.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pinkman works on Asteroid's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinkman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pinkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Pinkman misses with a body punch.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Pinkman's ribcage.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Pinkman is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinkman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Pinkman lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pinkman fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands an uppercut.
Pinkman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinkman just leaning against Asteroid, taking a breather.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Asteroid.
Pinkman can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Pinkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asteroid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinkman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Asteroid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Pinkman pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Pinkman is avoiding it.
Pinkman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Asteroid feints a counter leg kick.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asteroid to the mat! Asteroid manages to get full guard.
Asteroid wants to stand up but Pinkman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman landing with the ground and pound.
Asteroid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pinkman blocks an uppercut.
Pinkman lands a right hand.
Pinkman blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Pinkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinkman pulls Asteroid into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asteroid defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinkman is proving hard to escape from.
Pinkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asteroid gets to his feet. Pinkman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman lands with a straight right. Asteroid didn't see that one coming.
Pinkman lands a jab to Asteroid's midsection.
Pinkman scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Pinkman is having none of it.
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Pinkman.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
Pinkman checks the leg kick.
Pinkman throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman scores with the left hand. Asteroid knows he should have avoided that one.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinkman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinkman feinted with a counter takedown.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Asteroid with an uppercut!
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Asteroid shakes it off.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Asteroid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Pinkman looks to land a combination. Asteroid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman gets a double leg takedown into Asteroid's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Pinkman isn't so interested in that idea.
Asteroid keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Pinkman stops Asteroid from standing up.
Pinkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Asteroid has wrist control.
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinkman is controlling him.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinkman postures up in Asteroid's guard and throws a big left but Asteroid blocks it.
Pinkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid being controlled here, momentarily.
Asteroid pushes Pinkman off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid counters with a low kick, right behind Pinkman 's knee.
Pinkman throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinkman is able to avoid easily.
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Pinkman circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinkman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asteroid can do to turn this around?
Jab from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Asteroid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinkman to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid cracks Pinkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Pinkman ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinkman. That did some damage!
Asteroid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinkman swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Pinkman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman clearly takes 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.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinkman gets a takedown into half guard.
Asteroid 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 wants to pass to mount but Asteroid is defending the position.
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman lands strikes from half guard.
Asteroid kicks off Pinkman and gets to his feet.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Pinkman keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Pinkman is rocked!
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Pinkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asteroid throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
Pinkman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Asteroid throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Asteroid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman taking a breather.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Pinkman shrugs off.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinkman avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Pinkman 's eye.
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
Pinkman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman jumps guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Pinkman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Pinkman in his tracks for a moment.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Pinkman.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Pinkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Pinkman blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Pinkman lands with a left to the head.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Pinkman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to stall.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinkman.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Pinkman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pinkman scores with a body shot.
Pinkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinkman misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Asteroid. No joy for Pinkman on that attempt.
Jab by Pinkman.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid is looking for the big counter here.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid swinging wildly here.
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
A jab lands there for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Pinkman digs a good body shot into Asteroid's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Pinkman.
Pinkman cracks Asteroid with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Pinkman throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Pinkman looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman lands with a nice body punch.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Pinkman is having none of it.
Pinkman tries to counter with a takedown but Asteroid is quick to defend against it.
Pinkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Asteroid misses.
Pinkman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asteroid's half guard.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.
Asteroid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Asteroid actively working from the bottom here.
Pinkman stops Asteroid from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Pinkman seems content to control.
Asteroid is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman prevents Asteroid from standing back up.
Pinkman working the head and body with strikes.
Asteroid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinkman wants to work for an arm triangle but Asteroid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asteroid actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinkman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jesse Pinkman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macca Outback (ranked 23 p4p, 6 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Matsuda has chosen Gojira - Another World 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, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Matsuda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsuda checks a leg kick.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda cracks Outback with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Outback's guard.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Outback is keeping the position for now.
Matsuda keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Outback's brow.
Outback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsuda on the ground.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Outback swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Outback's head.
Matsuda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsuda works over Outback with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Outback wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda postures up in Outback's guard and throws a big left but Outback blocks it.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Outback is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda stands up over Outback, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Outback working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda is pushing down on Outback's leg trying to pass to half guard. Outback is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsuda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Outback knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsuda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Outback defends the submission attempt.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Outback to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda is pushing down on Outback's leg trying to pass to half guard. Outback is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Outback tries to move into range but Matsuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Matsuda saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback tries a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outback throws a leg kick but Matsuda moved away.
Matsuda with the counter takedown but Outback avoids it easily.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a leg kick but Matsuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outback looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback stops Matsuda from passing to mount.
Matsuda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matsuda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matsuda working the ground and pound from side control.
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Outback is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Outback's face as Matsuda controls the position.
Matsuda misses with the ground and pound.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Outback is working away.
Matsuda in side control, throwing shots but Outback defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Outback knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuda.
Jab, jab by Matsuda - just one landing.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Matsuda misses the jab.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback connects with an inside leg kick.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
As Matsuda looks to move away, Outback throws a big counter combo but Matsuda just gets out of the way.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a nice head kick!
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Matsuda.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands a really nice looking cross but Outback seems unphased.
Matsuda takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda jabs at Outback's body.
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Macca Outback 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!
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsuda just manages to avoid it.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a leg kick but Matsuda moved away.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Outback moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuda scores with a jab. Outback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
Matsuda thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Outback defends well and Matsuda ends up having to push Outback into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Outback misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuda 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Our winner, Tanaka Matsuda, 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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