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WVT 112: Custer v Heights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Johnson (ranked 3147 p4p, 2231 weight class) and Donovan Wilcox (ranked 375 p4p, 286 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a jab.
Wilcox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilcox throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilcox misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson shoots in but Wilcox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilcox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilcox misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilcox lands a jab.
Johnson pushes Wilcox away with a front kick.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilcox lands a body shot.
Wilcox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilcox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan Wilcox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Wilcox lands a high kick!
Wilcox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilcox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Wilcox looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Wilcox just gets out of the way.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Wilcox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Donovan Wilcox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Wilcox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilcox misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
 Wilcox is rocked!
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilcox in his tracks.
Wilcox is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilcox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Wilcox seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Wilcox shrugs it off though.
Wilcox fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Wilcox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Wilcox misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilcox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilcox throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Wilcox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilcox looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilcox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilcox swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A good leg kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilcox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilcox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilcox swivels and escapes.
That kick from Wilcox tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilcox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Wilcox gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Wilcox lands a nice uppercut.
Wilcox throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilcox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilcox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilcox smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Wilcox backing up. Wilcox nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilcox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Wilcox will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Wilcox lands with an overhand left.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Wilcox throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Wilcox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilcox.
Wilcox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Wilcox walks into a jab.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilcox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilcox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Wilcox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Wilcox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilcox misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilcox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Wilcox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wilcox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Wilcox's guard.
Wilcox is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilcox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilcox pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilcox's head.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up.
Wilcox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Wilcox keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilcox tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilcox working a defensive guard here.
Wilcox is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilcox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
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 Remi Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Wilcox there.
Wilcox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilcox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Wilcox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilcox continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilcox misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Wilcox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilcox takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Wilcox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Wilcox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilcox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Wilcox's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilcox. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilcox thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilcox avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilcox throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wilcox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilcox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Remi Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox gets full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcox wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilcox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilcox trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wilcox has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Wilcox stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Wilcox struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Wilcox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Wilcox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilcox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilcox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilcox there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Remi Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Johnson!
After winning the bout, Remi Johnson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Ruttu (ranked 2288 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Coyote Wolf (ranked 350 p4p, 402 weight class). Reino Ruttu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coyote Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf moves into range and clinches up with Ruttu.
Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttus head.
Good body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a body shot.
Wolf pushes Ruttu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruttu working aggressively here.
Ruttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf wants to clinch
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruttu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Wolf lands an elbow just above Ruttu 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Ruttu.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Ruttu tries to move into range but Wolf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu walks into a left hand.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf rushes Ruttu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruttu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruttu cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf tries a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf has Ruttu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruttu gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruttu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Ruttu.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Wolf.
Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruttu has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Wolf.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a straight right. Ruttu didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Wolf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Ruttu saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf rushes Ruttu and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruttu.
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruttu blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coyote Wolf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Ruttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Wolf as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruttu dodges an elbow strike from Wolf.
Ruttu cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf trying to land knees to the body.
Wolf gets through Ruttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruttu.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruttu.
Ruttu is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf gets an underhook and turns Ruttu into the cage.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
Wolf lands a nice elbow.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruttu prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
Ruttu blocks an uppercut.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruttu.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruttu slows down the pace here.
Wolf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Ruttu looking to stall.
Ruttu gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruttu blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Ruttu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruttu's brow.
A hook to the body from Ruttu.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Coyote Wolf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu lands with a light punch inside.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolf tries to work over Ruttu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ruttu.
The referee calls for Ruttu to work.
Ruttu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu lands with a light punch inside.
Ruttu gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Ruttu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
Ruttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruttu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfs head.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
Ruttu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coyote Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Wolf.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruttu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ruttu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruttu blocks an uppercut.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Wolf scores with a jab. Ruttu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Ruttu moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Ruttu cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruttu punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Coyote Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruttu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Wolf lands a jab.
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Ruttu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruttu checks a low kick from Wolf.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Ruttu saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruttu slips under a jab from Wolf.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coyote Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolf wants to clinch but Ruttu slips to the side
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolf thinking.
Wolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coyote Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coyote Wolf!
Coyote Wolf made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Dominguez (ranked 2346 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Daaniel Teteny (ranked 355 p4p, 385 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Vaso de Cristal. 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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190
16 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dominguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Teteny wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny is looking to stand up but Dominguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dominguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teteny dives on top into guard.
Teteny passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teteny is working for a kimura here but Dominguez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Teteny's guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Teteny has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teteny is on top in guard.
Teteny trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Teteny controlling him for the moment.
Teteny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dominguez seems keen to control Teteny's posture.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Teteny trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Teteny is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teteny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dominguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dominguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dominguez!
Dominguez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Teteny is avoiding damage well.
Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teteny is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daaniel Teteny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teteny looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.
Teteny shoots in but no luck this time.
Dominguez gets the takedown into side control.
Dominguez taking a break here but Teteny is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dominguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dominguez is pressing down on Teteny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teteny is holding on for now.
Teteny keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Teteny is defending well.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teteny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Teteny finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass.
Teteny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teteny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez controls Teteny momentarily but Teteny frees himself.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Teteny is fighting to break Dominguez's control of his arms but Dominguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dominguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teteny's guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Teteny.
Dominguez trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Teteny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dominguez won't allow Teteny to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teteny looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teteny looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teteny!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daaniel Teteny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dominguez is defended easily by Teteny.
Teteny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominguez.
Daaniel Teteny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teteny changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dominguez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teteny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Teteny throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez manages to get back to half guard.
Teteny controlling the pace.
Teteny wants to stand but Dominguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Teteny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.
Teteny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Teteny.
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leonidas Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teteny looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dominguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Teteny keeps him under control.
Teteny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teteny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez trying to control but Teteny postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teteny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daaniel Teteny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teteny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dominguez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Teteny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dominguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teteny off and has taken his back!
Dominguez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Teteny is in a bad position with Dominguez working for a choke. Teteny manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Dominguez has momentary wrist control but Teteny slips an elbow through the middle.
Teteny stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Dominguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard.
Daaniel Teteny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Teteny blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daaniel Teteny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teteny 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daaniel Teteny!
Leonidas Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I trained hard but it didn’t work out. He’s a great opponent and today just wasn’t my day. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 2963 p4p, 2655 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 361 p4p, 331 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul fails with the takedown.
Jukola slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sripituksakul.
Jukola slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sripituksakul moves away.
Sripituksakul slips a straight right by Jukola.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jukola's head backwards.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Jukola slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Jukola connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Jukola takes a swing at Sripituksakul's ribcage but misses.
Jukola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sripituksakul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jukola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Jukola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sripituksakul doesn't seem phased though.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sripituksakul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul works the jab nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab. Sripituksakul acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control.
Jukola stops Sripituksakul from passing to mount.
Jukola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sripituksakul's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jukola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
Jukola looking for submissions off his back.
Sripituksakul winds up and cracks Jukola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jukola is staying active underneath Sripituksakul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul wants to free his trapped foot but Jukola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sripituksakul stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Sripituksakul is controlling well.
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jukola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sripituksakul is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Jukola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sripituksakul on his heels. He'll look to pass Sripituksakul's guard now, I'm sure.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sripituksakul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola walks into a straight right hand from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Jukola checks a low kick from Sripituksakul.
Jukola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jukola thows a leg kick but Sripituksakul checks it
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control.
Jukola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sripituksakul off and has taken his back!
Jukola misses with an elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul covering up well under a series of strikes from Jukola.
Jukola working for a choke but Sripituksakul reverses nicely into Jukola 's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sripituksakul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jukola 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.
Sripituksakul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sripituksakul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sripituksakul has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.
Sripituksakul stands and throws Jukola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jukola is looking for a sweep.
Jukola regains half guard.
Jukola is looking to improve his position.
Jukola is looking to control Sripituksakul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?
Jukola taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard.
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard but Sripituksakul has passed into side control.
Jukola tries to bench press Sripituksakul off him but Sripituksakul keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sripituksakul presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jukola wants to control but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
Jukola is looking to get to half guard.
Sripituksakul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jukola is surviving well by controlling Sripituksakul's body position as best he can.
Sripituksakul landing strikes from the mount and Jukola is in trouble!
Jukola is trying to escape the mount.
Sripituksakul avoids the attempt from Jukola to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul looking to control but Jukola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jukola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Jukola is trying to maintain the position but Sripituksakul is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Sripituksakul clinches up against the cage.
Sripituksakul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sripituksakul looking for a takedown.
Sripituksakul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sripituksakul.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sripituksakul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Jukola.
Sripituksakul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sripituksakul scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul dodges an elbow strike from Jukola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Sripituksakul controls the action.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sripituksakul throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola has Sripituksakul pushed against the cage.
Sripituksakul throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Sripituksakul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jukola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola lands a body punch.
Sripituksakul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Jukola.
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jukola connects with a jab.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sripituksakul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
Sripituksakul slips a nice elbow through Jukola's hands, connecting with Jukola's forehead.
Jukola trying to hold on to Sripituksakul's head to control him but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul is trying to control the action in half guard but Jukola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul prevents Jukola from improving his position.
Jukola is staying active underneath Sripituksakul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jukola is pressing down on Sripituksakul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Jukola.
Jukola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sripituksakul defends it easily.
Sripituksakul advances to half guard.
Sripituksakul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sripituksakul wants to free his trapped foot but Jukola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sripituksakul working Jukola over with strikes.
Jukola actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jukola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sripituksakul is working away from the top position though.
Sripituksakul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sripituksakul is looking to take a break and control but Jukola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jukola wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy.
Sripituksakul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Jukola is having none of it.
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 Little Kitty Sripituksakul.
I think Sripituksakul 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
After winning the bout, Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 2570 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Slugger Dunes (ranked 384 p4p, 227 weight class). Dunes has chosen The World's Greatest as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Zaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire jabs Dunes right on the nose. Dunes blinks but takes it well.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Dunes lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Dunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire throws a low kick but Dunes moves out of range easily.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
Dunes avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaire.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Zaire.
Dunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaire sizes up Dunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunes misses with the combination.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dunes lands with a nice combination. Zaire backs away looking to recover.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunes's hands.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Dunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Zaire moved away.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunes blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Dunes's defenses.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Dunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire throws the left hand but Dunes avoids the punch easily.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunes misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Dunes finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Dunes's body. Dunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunes. Dunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Dunes's leg but Dunes calmly moves out of range.
Dunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Dunes misses.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire stuns Dunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Dunes with a hook.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dunes counter with a right hand.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Dunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaire moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dunes digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Dunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dunes throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Dunes tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dunes.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Zaire misses
and Dunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunes misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Dunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire avoids a kick to the body.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Dunes's leg. Dunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunes throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Dunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Zaire tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunes avoided it.
Dunes is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaire on the side of the head.
A left lands for Zaire.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Dunes's body. Dunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunes's sensitive parts.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunes's head.
Dunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Dunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Dunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunes.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Dunes ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Dunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dunes.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire slips under a jab from Dunes.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Dunes.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire jabs at Dunes's body.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes lands with a shot to the body.
Dunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Dunes.
Zaire jabs at Dunes's body.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunes.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses the jab.
Dunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Dunes's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire punishes Dunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunes blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Dunes misses with a hook
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunes can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Dunes throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
It looks like Zaire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Dunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunes throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Dunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Dunes's defenses.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire thumps Dunes with a low kick.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Age Sixteen (ranked 1174 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 169 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen closes the distance but Ryokale moves to the side
and Ryokale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryokale throws a strike but Sixteen manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Ryokale tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Age Sixteen!
During a confident post fight interview, Age Sixteen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 1590 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 220 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darian Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello throws a shot to the body.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mazzariello manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mazzariello manages to get to full guard.
Mazzariello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Mazzariello working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz trying to control but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz trying to control but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Mazzariello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is really struggling to control Mazzariello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mazzariello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Cruz 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.
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mazzariello dives on top into guard.
Cruz looking to control but Mazzariello passes into half guard.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazzariello.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazzariello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz wants to control but Mazzariello is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Mazzariello thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Mazzariello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mazzariello with the ground and pound but Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mazzariello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazzariello pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz wants to control the action here but instead Mazzariello manages to pass to full mount!
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz won't allow Mazzariello to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to control but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as Cruz blocks the low kick.
Darian Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Mazzariello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazzariello stuffs the takedown.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzariello leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazzariello pinned against the cage. Mazzariello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazzariello throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Mazzariello shows good takedown defense.
Mazzariello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Mazzariello tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazzariello as he jumps to the side.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Mazzariello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Mazzariello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazzariello lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazzariello enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazzariello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mazzariello has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Mazzariello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzariello is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzariello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzariello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mazzariello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Mazzariello slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Mazzariello works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Mazzariello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Mazzariello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz has his foot on Mazzariello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzariello works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazzariello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazzariello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzariello preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzariello wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Mazzariello trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Mazzariello tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzariello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Mazzariello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mazzariello is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mazzariello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazzariello sprawls well. Mazzariello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz with a poor takedown
letting Mazzariello counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Mazzariello there.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick that misses.
Mazzariello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazzariello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Mazzariello sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mazzariello avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazzariello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzariello misses with a low kick.
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body.
Mazzariello connects with a single shot there.
Mazzariello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Mazzariello is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Mazzariello's guard.
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mazzariello dives on top into guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mazzariello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delbert Mazzariello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Mazzariello wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Mazzariello slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzariello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzariello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mazzariello looking to pass the guard.
Mazzariello forces his way into half guard.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mazzariello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzariello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mazzariello stalling.
Mazzariello is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzariello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
A relieved looking Delbert Mazzariello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoner Steve (ranked 653 p4p, 777 weight class) and Juan Carlos (ranked 96 p4p, 115 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve avoids the head kick by Carlos.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carlos shoots in and gets a takedown into Steve's guard.
Carlos looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlos is looking to sweep but instead, Steve has passed into half guard.
Steve 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.
Carlos keeping control of the position.
Carlos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carlos is concentrating on defense, preventing Steve from advancing position.
Carlos moves into full guard.
Steve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlos is keeping the position for now.
Carlos is looking to sweep but instead, Steve has passed into half guard.
Steve not doing much here.
Carlos moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve's guard.
Steve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
Steve has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carlos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Carlos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steve haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlos.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Carlos.
Carlos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoner Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve throws the left hand but Carlos avoids the punch easily.
Carlos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Carlos shoots in and bounces Steve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve wants to sweep here but Carlos controlling him for the moment.
Carlos trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos stands and throws Steve's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Carlos misses.
Carlos sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Steve misses.
Carlos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlos lands a right hook to the body.
Steve misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos.
Carlos misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve blocks a head kick by Carlos.
Carlos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Carlos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlos avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Nice defenses there by Carlos.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carlos clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Carlos's shoulder, as Carlos tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carlos. Steve shrugs it off though.
Carlos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlos darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Carlos into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Stoner Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlos.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carlos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Carlos is rocked!
Carlos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carlos is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Carlos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Carlos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stoner Steve 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between BM Websphere (ranked 347 p4p, 364 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 58 p4p, 60 weight class). Urameshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smile Bomb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Websphere
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Websphere lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Websphere misses.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Websphere with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere lands a head shot.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Websphere ducks under and follows up with a left that Websphere also avoids with ease.
Websphere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Websphere.
We've been told by Websphere's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Websphere misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Websphere misses with an uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Urameshi 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere is looking to clinch.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Websphere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
A jab from Websphere does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Websphere.
Websphere 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.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Websphere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Websphere shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Websphere slips a jab from Urameshi.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Websphere wants to clinch.
Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi tests Websphere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Websphere jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Websphere lands a jab to the head.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Websphere.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Urameshi off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Websphere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
BM Websphere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Websphere acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Websphere tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Websphere moved out of range nicely.
Websphere misses with a straight right.
Websphere misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Websphere quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Websphere slips a jab from Urameshi.
Websphere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Websphere forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Good body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Websphere digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but Urameshi blocks with his arms.
Websphere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urameshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Websphere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Websphere lands an elbow just above Urameshi 's eye.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere misses with a body punch.
Websphere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Websphere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
Websphere with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BM Websphere is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Websphere was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urameshi.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere lands a nice shot to the body.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Websphere gets a clinch.
Websphere working Urameshi over with knees to the body.
Websphere lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Websphere here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Websphere breaks the clinch.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Websphere is out of range.
Websphere slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Websphere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Websphere thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
It looked like Websphere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere counters with an inside leg kick.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Websphere.
Websphere misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Websphere avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Websphere works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Websphere.
Websphere slips a jab from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Websphere looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Websphere there.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Websphere shakes it off.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Websphere throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Websphere didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Websphere throws a quick counter head kick but Urameshi was just out of range.
Websphere misses with a hook.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Websphere.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Websphere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Websphere's head back.
Websphere throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Websphere fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Websphere avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Websphere. Websphere obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi throws a jab when Websphere was well out of range.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Websphere cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Websphere has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
BM Websphere has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Websphere scores with a nice short uppercut.
Websphere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urameshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Websphere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Websphere.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Websphere misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Websphere moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Websphere's body.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Websphere has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!
BM Websphere took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 529 p4p, 929 weight class) and Seelow Heights (ranked 81 p4p, 138 weight class). Custer comes to the cage accompanied by Zebrahead - Falling Apart. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seelow Heights!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Custer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Heights lands with a nice body kick.
Heights misses with a body shot.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Custer 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.
Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heights scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
Custer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Heights keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Custer.
It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
Heights 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Custer rather than just go for the knockout.
Heights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Custer circles away quickly and effectively.
Custer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Heights throws a poor cross that misses
letting Custer counter with a right hand.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights.
Custer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heights throws a right hand that misses
and Custer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heights scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Custer with a body shot.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Heights counters with a nice uppercut.
Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heights misses the shot to the body.
Custer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Heights coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Custer.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer thumps Heights with a low kick.
Heights lands a jab to Custer's midsection.
Custer blocks a head kick by Heights.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer scoring well with a low kick there.
Custer avoids a kick to the body.
Heights misses with a wild body shot.
Heights swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Heights throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Custer connects with an inside leg kick.
Heights stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seelow Heights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heights throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heights misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Heights misses
and Custer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heights with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Custer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heights misses with a straight left.
Custer throwing a counter right hand but Heights manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Heights blocks the leg kick.
Custer blocks a jab.
Heights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Custer throws a head kick that misses
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Custer misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely.
Heights misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heights's knee momentarily.
Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Custer.
Heights 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.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Custer throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heights just manages to avoid it.
Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Custer.
Custer lands a nice shot that snaps Heights's head back.
Heights is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heights gets tackled into the cage by Custer. Custer maintains the clinch.
Come on Custer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Heights - that landed with a thud.
Custer has Heights pressed against the cage, preventing Heights from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heights's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heights lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Heights - just one landing.
Custer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heights misses with a right hand
and Custer counters with an outside leg kick.
Heights misses with a hook to the body
and Custer counters with a nice leg kick.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Custer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Custer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heights misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heights tries to move into range but Custer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heights just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heights throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer throws a jab when Heights was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seelow Heights will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Custer with a body shot.
Custer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heights's sensitive parts.
Custer throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heights loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights misses with a body shot.
Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights.
Sloppy strikes from Heights. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Custer back to the cage. Heights follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target.
Custer wants to clinch.
Custer dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights misses with a body shot
and Custer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heights falls off balance throwing a combination
and Custer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heights misses with an uppercut.
As Heights backs away, Custer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Custer tries to score with a low kick but Heights moves his leg out of the way.
Custer throws a front kick aimed at Heights's knee but Heights avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Custer misses.
Heights misses with a combination
and Custer counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Heights! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Custer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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