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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 4147 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 500 p4p, 381 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales blocks a jab.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Handicks.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Handicks!
Handicks is looking to regain half guard here but Pinales keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pinales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handicks, who protects the arm well.
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Handicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinales's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinales prevents Handicks from standing back up.
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinales wants to free his trapped foot but Handicks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Handicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage.
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Handicks is positioning himself well to prevent Pinales advancing to mount.
Handicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
Pinales is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Handicks defends the submission attempt.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Handicks is defending well.
Handicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Handicks is defending well.
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.
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Handicks defends the submission attempt.
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handicks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Handicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Javier Pinales will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Handicks.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks misses with a combination
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinales is working for a kimura but Handicks is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handicks defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks pushes Pinales off looking to stand but Pinales dives back in and keeps control.
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Handicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handicks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinales is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Handicks reverses the position - he's now on top in Pinales's guard.
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handicks defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks content to stall in guard here.
Pinales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Handicks uses it to pass to side control.
Handicks looks up at the clock and then as Pinales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Handicks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Pinales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks trying to control the pace.
Handicks lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily.
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handicks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinales is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Handicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Handicks throws a right and a left that Pinales avoids nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales drives through with a takedown into Handicks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Handicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Handicks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Handicks in his guard.
Handicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales working for a triangle but Handicks defends it easily.
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Handicks passes into half guard.
Pinales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Handicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handicks has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Handicks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales tries to bench press Handicks off him but Handicks keeps the position.
Handicks gets to mount! Pinales was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Handicks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Handicks prevents Pinales from getting the reversal.
Handicks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Handicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Handicks content just to control the position here.
Pinales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinales is in a horrible position here. Handicks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pinales is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Handicks maintains control.
Handicks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinales is looking to get to half guard.
Handicks controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Handicks maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handicks 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
After the fight, Johny Handicks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between I Am Jewish (ranked 2239 p4p, 23570 weight class) and Jaz Moore (ranked 297 p4p, 544 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Am Jewish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 52 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewish lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Jaz Moore has been cut.
Jewish lands a jab to the head.
Jewish dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
Moore misses with a takedown
and Jewish counters with a nice right hand that sends Moore toppling to the canvas! Moore scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jewish finish him?!
 Moore is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jewish forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Jewish finish him?
Moore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jewish uses from the top position.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing Jewish from standing up.
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jewish preventing the sweep.
Moore is striking from the bottom but Jewish uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Jewish tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Moore.
Jewish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewish trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Jewish wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moore tries for a takedown but Jewish circles away easily
letting Jewish counter with a right hand.
Jewish forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Jewish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a takedown
and Jewish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
I Am Jewish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaz Moore.
Moore looks winded!
Jewish scores with a leg kick.
Jewish connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Moore's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jewish counters with a stiff right hand.
Jewish cracks Moore with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Moore looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jewish finish him?
I Am Jewish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jewish rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Jewish leaning against his opponent.
Moore jumps guard but Jewish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Jewish.
Jewish content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jewish lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jewish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Jewish pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jewish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moore up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewish with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jewish digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Jewish has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jewish.
Jewish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Jewish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jewish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jewish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jewish moves into the clinch.
Jewish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jewish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewish lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jewish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jewish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jewish gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jewish lands a right hand.
Jewish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jewish moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jewish lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Jewish lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jewish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jewish stalling in the clinch.
Jewish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jewish for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jewish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jewish walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jewish scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
I Am Jewish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaz Moore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OH! Moore has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jewish smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jewish unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Moore sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). I Am Jewish!
I Am Jewish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 3408 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 488 p4p, 364 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Spice moves out of range easily.
Spice slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spice fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice tried to score with a low kick but Bryant checks it.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spice!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant . That's going to slow Spice down.
Spice lands with a nice body punch.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice lands with a kick to the temple. Bryant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant rushes Spice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spice avoids it.
Spice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant .
Spice scores with a hook to the body.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Spice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spice is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a head kick. Spice smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spice feints a jab promting Bryant to slip. Spice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bryant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant .
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Spice throws a series of strikes that have Bryant backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant rushes Spice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Spice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spice defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Spice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spice tries to work over Bryant 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice digs a good hook to Bryant 's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a head kick but Spice moves out of range.
Bryant lands a head kick!
Spice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Spice throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Spice moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Spice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bryant .
Spice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spice throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spice walks into a stiff left hand from Bryant .
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Spice moves out of range easily.
Spice with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Spice stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant . Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Spice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bryant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bryant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice prevents Bryant from improving position.
Spice wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bryant working the strikes but Spice uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spice is in trouble now - Bryant has advanced to mount!
Bryant looking to control but Spice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryant goes for an armbar but Spice turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Bryant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bryant works his way into side control.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Spice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice prevents Bryant from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akimbo Spice will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryant .
Spice throws a leg kick which misses Bryant 's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Spice blocks a head kick by Bryant .
Spice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spice is defending well for now.
Spice breaks from the clinch.
Spice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spice.
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!
Spice lands a head kick!
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spice has time to react.
It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Spice sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice scores with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bryant . Spice shrugs it off though.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Spice moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice blocks a head kick by Bryant .
Spice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spice misses with the combination.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice blocks a head kick by Bryant .
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akimbo Spice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Spice.
Spice misses with a double jab.
Spice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spice circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bryant doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.
Spice moves out of range of the body kick from Bryant .
Bryant has managed to clinch.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Spice avoids the damage to the body.
Spice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Spice.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spice.
Spice breaks from the clinch.
Spice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Spice moves out of range easily.
Bryant has managed to clinch.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Spice is controlling him.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Spice.
Spice avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
Spice breaks the clinch.
Spice scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spice.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Bryant throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice connects with a nice looking jab.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spice throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Spice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice breaks the clinch.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Spice.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown. Spice tries to sprawl out of it but Bryant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant .
Spice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant has Spice up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spice blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Spice with the inside leg kick.
Spice works Bryant 's body with a nice hook.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Spice.
Bryant dives in for a single leg takedown but Spice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant .
Spice lands a jab to Bryant 's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Spice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryant s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Bryant as he checks the leg kick.
Spice throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Spice.
Bryant pushes Spice up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Spice.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bryant .
Bean Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Spice walks into a straight right hand from Bryant .
Spice cracks a nice hook into Bryant 's ribs.
Bryant shoots in for a double leg but Spice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spice.
Spice with a hook.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spice stalks Bryant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bryant 's face. Bryant staggers backwards, shaken.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Spice breaks the clinch.
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Bryant shoots in but Spice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Spice manages to avoid it.
Spice lands a right hook to the body.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Spice.
Spice tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryant prevents Spice from breaking the clinch.
Spice managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Spice avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spice avoids it.
Spice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Spice is looking to chop away at Bryant 's legs.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spice tries to avoid it but Bryant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spice to the ground. Spice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spice scores with a head kick. Bryant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant . Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant shoots in for a double leg but Spice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spice tries to avoid it but Bryant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spice to the ground. Spice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spice throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Spice scores with a head kick.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spice.
Good shot there by Spice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice swinging wildly here.
Akimbo Spice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant lands an overhand right.
Spice lands a high kick!
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Spice's head but Spice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spice lands with a shot to the body.
Spice throws a nice head kick!
Spice throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice moves out of range as Bryant throws a body kick.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Spice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spice feints and then cracks Bryant 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant throws the kick towards the body but Spice avoids it.
Spice stalks Bryant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bryant 's face. Bryant staggers backwards, shaken.
Spice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant .
Bryant cracks a nice hook into Spice's ribs.
Spice gets tackled into the cage by Bryant . Bryant maintains the clinch.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Spice avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Spice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant .
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spice 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
After winning the bout, Akimbo Spice 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 2880 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 366 p4p, 243 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Chandler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Hayden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
A shot to the body from Hayden misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayden walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Hayden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Chandler.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayden.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Hayden's belly button to the back.
Hayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Hayden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayden thinking.
Hayden misses with a kick to the body
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Hayden misses with a body punch
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler moves out of range as Hayden throws a body kick.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler slips a straight right by Hayden.
Hayden is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayden takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Hayden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hayden tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Hayden was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hayden misses the target.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Hayden misses with a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden scores with a nice right hand.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler blocks a head kick by Hayden.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Hayden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler 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! This is the final round!
Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Hayden's head back.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Hayden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hayden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Hayden seems unphased.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
As Chandler tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler lunges at Hayden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayden's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayden stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Hayden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Hayden's head back.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
Well Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1825 p4p, 2397 weight class) and Sirus Hall (ranked 248 p4p, 311 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Hall has chosen Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sirus Hall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Trials Of Fortitude that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall shoots in but Shima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima stuffs the takedown.
Shima throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a combination but Shima avoids it well.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
A jab from Hall misses.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Shima as Hall shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Shima instigates a clinch.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Shima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima wants to get up but he can't break Hall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Shima is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shima defends it nicely.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shima wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad.
Shima tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shima is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to advance position but Shima won't allow it.
Shima is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well.
Shima preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall trying to control the action but Shima is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shima tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shima trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Hall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Shima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Shima throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shima looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Shima drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sirus Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall jabs at Shima's body.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Shima saw that one coming.
Shima wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shima.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima clinches.
Hall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shima pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Hall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shima slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hall and sends Shima crashing to the mat! Hall follows him down to the mat - Shima regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Shima is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shima gets full guard.
Shima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima wants to stand and escape but Hall is having none of it.
Shima keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Shima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shima dives on top into guard.
Shima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shima is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Hall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Shima from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
Hall pushes a forearm under Shima's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shima is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sirus Hall waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bleak (ranked 1454 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 176 p4p, 269 weight class). Cross has chosen Folk Metal as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Cross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bleak prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bleak - that landed with a thud.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bleak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross manages to get back to half guard.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Bleak is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
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.
Bleak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bleak is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cross is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cross throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Cross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Bleak there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Bleak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bleak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bleak scrambles back to his feet.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross misses the jab.
Bleak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a poor cross that misses
so Bleak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bleak has Cross in his guard.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bleak has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Bleak has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cross should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bleak has tightened it up now! Cross should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
A relieved looking Bruno Bleak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1029 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 160 p4p, 250 weight class). Marley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Clinch King Smash Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Smash Machine swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Marley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marley is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley throws a series of punches but Smash Machine avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley leaves Smash Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smash Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smash Machine 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.
Marley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smash Machine scores with a takedown into Marley's guard.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smash Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Smash Machine counters with a quick kick to the body but Marley blocks it.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smash Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marley defends well and Smash Machine ends up having to push Marley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marley tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marley regains guard immediately.
Smash Machine trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Smash Machine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Smash Machine looking to pass the guard.
Marley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smash Machine trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marley has his foot on Smash Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smash Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Smash Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smash Machine drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smash Machine seems to have locked his on tight now - Marley screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smash Machine, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Clinch King Smash Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Clinch King Smash Machine thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Rakeem Marley had this to say: 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Minnagh (ranked 1067 p4p, 1570 weight class) and Juha Niska (ranked 164 p4p, 246 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Niska.
Niska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minnagh did well to prevent Niska getting side control.
Minnagh has one foot on Niska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minnagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Niska throws a head kick that Minnagh semi-blocks.
It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska scores with a body shot.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Niska.
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minnagh as Niska tries to tie him up.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minnagh up against the cage.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it.
Niska has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh cracks Niska with a nice body shot.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
Minnagh is struggling to control the position.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Niska is pushing Minnagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh has Niska pressed against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minnagh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Minnagh stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Niska effectively controlling the action here.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niska.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minnagh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Minnagh pushes Niska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niska wants to take the fight to the mat but Minnagh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minnagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niska somewhat.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niska wants to clinch.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh clinches with his opponent.
Minnagh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minnagh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minnagh after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niska is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Niska into the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Minnagh is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minnagh down to the mat. Minnagh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska takes one to the side of the head.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska is looking to control Minnagh's arms but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niska has his back to the cage.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska jumps guard.
Niska is looking to stand up but Minnagh isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Minnagh.
Niska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh is looking to control Niska's arms but Niska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minnagh has his back to the cage.
Minnagh taking a breather.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Minnagh effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska goes for a takedown attempt but Minnagh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minnagh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Niska misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minnagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Niska - just one landing.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Niska scores with a four punch combination!
Niska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Minnagh's head but Minnagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niska clinches with his opponent.
Niska is trying to drag Minnagh to the mat but Minnagh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh darts in and clinches Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Niska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minnagh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Minnagh avoiding damage.
Minnagh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Minnagh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Niska tries to score a body lock takedown but Minnagh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.
Minnagh letting Niska take a breather here.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska wants a takedown.
Minnagh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niska up against the cage.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Niska works on Minnagh's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska working aggressively here.
Niska tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Minnagh presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Minnagh stops a takedown attempt from Niska.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Niska prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Niska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minnagh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niska breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minnagh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
A very excited looking Bobby Minnagh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 523 p4p, 756 weight class) and Paulo Kogos (ranked 73 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tiger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alok - Hear Me Tonight. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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14 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogos scores with a nice strike.
Paulo Kogos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kogos.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kogos.
Danga de danga de dang - Kogos scores with a four punch combination!
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kogos misses with an uppercut
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Kogos takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Kogos misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiger tests Kogos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Kogos.
Kogos throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiger misses the target.
Tiger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lion Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kogos! But no joy.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kogos throws a big shot that misses.
Kogos takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
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!
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kogos misses the body punch
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiger slips under a jab.
Kogos lunges at Tiger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiger's hand.
Kogos misses with a hook.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kogos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Tiger throws a hook to the side of Kogos's head but Kogos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kogos feints the counter takedown.
Kogos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiger is fending him off so far but Kogos persists. Nope, Tiger circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Kogos misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kogos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kogos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiger rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiger throws the left hand but Kogos avoids the punch easily.
Kogos cracks Tiger with a good jab.
Kogos lands a jab-cross combination.
Kogos throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
It looked like Tiger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogos.
Kogos misses with a low kick.
Tiger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kogos throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Kogos misses with a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger works Kogos's body with a nice hook.
Kogos slips under a jab.
Kogos shoots in and gets a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Tiger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kogos on the ground.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Kogos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kogos postures up in Tiger's guard and throws a big left but Tiger blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kogos slips a jab from Tiger.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kogos throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throws out a loose jab but Kogos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kogos stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kogos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kogos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tiger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kogos takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Tiger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kogos misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Paulo Kogos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiger.
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Tiger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogos to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Kogos lands with a shot to the body.
Kogos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos fails with a takedown attempt.
Kogos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiger counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kogos badly! He tries to strike back but Tiger puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kogos out cold! Oh man, Kogos will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
After winning the bout, Lion Tiger 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 495 p4p, 567 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 76 p4p, 85 weight class). Kneeland's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu FIghting. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stepanovich's choice of entrance music: Swallowing Dust. Olenev Stepanovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a sloppy head kick
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Kneeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kneeland on the side of the head.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Kneeland lands with a nice combination. Stepanovich backs away looking to recover.
Kneeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kneeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Kneeland connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneeland is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich 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.
Kneeland tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kneeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Stepanovich there.
Kneeland defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kneeland at a distance.
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanovich backing up. Stepanovich nods at Kneeland to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kneeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Kneeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kneeland looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
Kneeland tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepanovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneeland to score with a decent uppercut.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kneeland's head.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich wants to slow Kneeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kneeland.
Kneeland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kneeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch.
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kneeland breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Stepanovich is having none of it.
Kneeland ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kneeland ducked under it nicely.
Kneeland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneeland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skillz Kneeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Kneeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Kneeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kneeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich jabs at Kneeland's body.
Kneeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stepanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kneeland. Kneeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kneeland misses with a double jab.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneeland scores with a leg kick.
Kneeland darts in and clinches Stepanovich up against the cage.
Kneeland gets underhooks to prevent Stepanovich's takedown attempt.
Kneeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stepanovich's elbow.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanovich backing up. Stepanovich nods at Kneeland to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Kneeland misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneeland is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kneeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kneeland misses with a head kick.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Kneeland didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Kneeland's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kneeland avoids it with no problem.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland lands with a good body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneeland.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneeland under the eye.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Kneeland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kneeland misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich tests Kneeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneeland misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneeland moves out of range of the leg kick from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Kneeland's defenses.
Stepanovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kneeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
Kneeland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepanovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stepanovich, pushing him back against the cage.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kneeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Kneeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Kneeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneeland counters with a series of strikes. Stepanovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kneeland swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kneeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Kneeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kneeland takes one to the chin there.
Kneeland with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Kneeland knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneeland. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneeland works Stepanovich's body with a nice hook.
Kneeland tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneeland lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kneeland on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kneeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneeland drives through and clinches with Stepanovich against the cage.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kneeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stepanovich wants a takedown.
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Kneeland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeland prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kneeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stepanovich can pounce on him.
Kneeland darts in and clinches Stepanovich up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kneeland.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the body
and Kneeland counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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