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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Novak (ranked 2077 p4p, 2806 weight class) and Jones Anderson (ranked 277 p4p, 350 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Novak sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Novak avoids it this time.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Novak's knee but Novak avoids it well.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Novak with an open hand slap.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a hook.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Novak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novak.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Novak.
Novak staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Anderson lands.
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!
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Novak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Novak slips under a jab.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Novak blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Novak is defending well for now.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Novak.
Novak tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Novak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Novak managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Novak blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak working aggressively here.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Novak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with a leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Novak is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson works Novak's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Novak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Novak's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Novak tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Jones Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Novak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak lands a left hand.
Novak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson prevents a body shot from Novak.
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak misses with the body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Novak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Novak's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Novak walks into a left hand.
A big right from Anderson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Novak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Novak throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Novak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Novak saw that one coming.
Novak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A cross from Anderson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak checks a leg kick.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Jab by Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Novak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Novak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has Novak up against the cage in a clinch.
Novak pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Novak.
Well Anderson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Homer Greatrix (ranked 1980 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Haisam Moghadam (ranked 265 p4p, 266 weight class). Homer Greatrix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Greatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haisam Moghadam!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Greatrix misses.
Moghadam slips a jab from Greatrix.
A big right from Moghadam misses.
Greatrix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moghadam.
Greatrix shoots for a takedown but Moghadam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moghadam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moghadam misses with a looping right.
Moghadam misses with a few strikes there.
Moghadam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greatrix is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moghadam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greatrix.
Greatrix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moghadam counters with a stiff right hand.
Greatrix tries for a takedown but Moghadam circles away easily
and Moghadam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Greatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatrix throws a right hand that misses
and Moghadam counters with a nice right hand that sends Greatrix toppling to the canvas! Greatrix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moghadam finish him?!
 Greatrix is rocked!
A head kick by Moghadam - that's a beauty! Greatrix is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Moghadam can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haisam Moghadam!
An out of breath Haisam Moghadam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ariel PĆ©rez (ranked 1500 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Wingers Son (ranked 94 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ariel PĆ©rez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wingers Son!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son scoring well with a low kick there.
PĆ©rez checks the leg kick nicely there.
PĆ©rez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Son throws a front kick aimed at PĆ©rez's knee but PĆ©rez avoids it well.
Son lands with a thumping leg kick.
Son throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Son throws a looping overhand right but PĆ©rez ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Son misses the target.
PĆ©rez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Son drops his hands momentarily and PĆ©rez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
PĆ©rez looks to land a right hand but Son moved out of range.
Son pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
PĆ©rez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PĆ©rez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Son throws a hook but PĆ©rez blocks it.
PĆ©rez 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.
PĆ©rez misses with an uppercut. Son saw that one coming.
Son missing with a left hand there. PĆ©rez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PĆ©rez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Son pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Son will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
PĆ©rez throws a big shot that misses.
Son throws out a counter right but PĆ©rez avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from PĆ©rez finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by PĆ©rez.
Son tried to score with a low kick but PĆ©rez checks it.
PĆ©rez slips under a jab.
PĆ©rez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by PĆ©rez.
Son misses with a looping right.
Son is looking to chop away at PĆ©rez's legs.
PĆ©rez throws a big shot that misses.
Son looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from PĆ©rez misses.
PĆ©rez lands a jab to the nose.
PĆ©rez throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it.
Son misses with an uppercut.
PĆ©rez ducks under a wild hook from Son.
PĆ©rez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
PĆ©rez staying out of range there.
PĆ©rez blocks a jab.
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!
PĆ©rez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son.
A big right from Son misses.
It looked like PĆ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Son 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 PĆ©rez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from PĆ©rez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Son. PĆ©rez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son ducks under a wild hook from PĆ©rez.
Son lands with an overhand left.
Wingers Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
Son lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Son avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PĆ©rez moves out of range as Son throws a body kick.
Son lands a body shot.
PĆ©rez throws a hook but Son avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Son on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Son will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Son connects with a nice looking jab.
PĆ©rez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Son misses with a straight left.
Son connects with a single shot there.
PĆ©rez blocks the body kick.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PĆ©rez.
Son is clearly trying to counter these attacks from PĆ©rez with a body shot.
PĆ©rez tries to move into range but Son moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Son throws a low kick but PĆ©rez moves out of range easily.
PĆ©rez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PĆ©rez misses with a looping left.
PĆ©rez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PĆ©rez throwing a counter right hand but Son manages to avoid it.
PĆ©rez throws a hook to the side of Son's head but Son sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Son shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
PĆ©rez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
PĆ©rez throwing a counter right hand but Son manages to avoid it.
Son throws a jab when PĆ©rez was well out of range.
Good exchange - Son coming out on top.
PĆ©rez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
Son ducks under a wild hook from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez moves out of range as Son strikes.
Son is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Son throws the left hand but PĆ©rez avoids the punch easily.
Son throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PĆ©rez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Son throws a shot from downtown. PĆ©rez moves away and avoids it.
PĆ©rez works over Son's head and body with a nice combination.
PĆ©rez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Son is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! PĆ©rez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
PĆ©rez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Son missing with a left hand there. PĆ©rez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez throws a hook but Son blocks it.
Son was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
PĆ©rez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Son misses.
PĆ©rez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Son's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
PĆ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Son manages to avoid it.
PĆ©rez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Son wants to slow PĆ©rez down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez throws a big shot that misses.
Son scores with a hook to the body. PĆ©rez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
Son throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Son. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Son.
Son slips a straight right by PĆ©rez.
Son swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PĆ©rez digs a good hook to Son's body.
PĆ©rez looks to land a left hand but Son moved out of range nicely.
Son uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PĆ©rez.
Son was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son moves out of range as PĆ©rez strikes.
Son fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Son tries to land a leg kick but PĆ©rez saw it coming and moves away.
PĆ©rez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wingers Son will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Son.
A swing and a miss from Son.
Son fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Son does no damage.
PĆ©rez lands with a good body shot.
PĆ©rez misses with a body shot.
Son blocks a jab.
PĆ©rez avoids the body shot from Son.
A telegraphed right hand from Son misses the target.
PĆ©rez connects with a nice looking jab.
Son misses with a body shot.
PĆ©rez slips under a jab.
Son throws out a loose jab but PĆ©rez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
PĆ©rez slips under a jab from Son.
PĆ©rez misses with a few strikes there.
PĆ©rez moves away from the strike by Son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PĆ©rez throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it.
PĆ©rez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Son tried to score with a low kick but PĆ©rez checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PĆ©rez with a nice cross.
Son throws a big shot that misses.
PĆ©rez swinging wildly here.
PĆ©rez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Son finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from PĆ©rez misses its target.
PĆ©rez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Son lands a jab to PĆ©rez's midsection.
Wingers Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PĆ©rez misses with a hook.
Son tries to land a leg kick but PĆ©rez saw it coming and moves away.
Son misses with a hook. PĆ©rez ducked under it nicely.
PĆ©rez takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Son connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed PĆ©rez momentarily.
Son missing with a left hand there. PĆ©rez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PĆ©rez throws a big counter combination but Son scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PĆ©rez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Son swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Son throws the left hand but PĆ©rez avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Son.
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!
PĆ©rez misses with a hook. Son ducked under it nicely.
PĆ©rez moves away from the strike by Son.
An attempted straight right counter from PĆ©rez misses the target.
Son lands with an overhand left.
PĆ©rez misses with a straight left.
Son misses the shot to the body.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Son throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Son lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Son on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Son connects with a single shot there.
Son misses with a looping left.
PĆ©rez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Son throws a low kick but PĆ©rez moves out of range easily.
Son cracks PĆ©rez with an open hand slap.
PĆ©rez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Son misses with an uppercut. PĆ©rez saw that one coming.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PĆ©rez.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PĆ©rez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son misses with a jab to the body
and PĆ©rez counters with a straight right hand.
PĆ©rez throws a jab but it's blocked by Son.
Son tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PĆ©rez was well out of range. Poor timing from Son.
Son ducks under a wild hook from PĆ©rez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Son! But no joy.
Son will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from PĆ©rez misses.
PĆ©rez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son.
Son tries a low kick but PĆ©rez avoids it.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Son misses.
Son moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Son swings widly with a right hand
and PĆ©rez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PĆ©rez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Son throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PĆ©rez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Son in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PĆ©rez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
PĆ©rez avoids the head kick by Son.
Son misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Son, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Son scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
PĆ©rez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Son misses with a right hand
and PĆ©rez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Son fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PĆ©rez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Son avoids the body shot from PĆ©rez.
Son's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PĆ©rez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Son scrambles back to his feet.
 Son is rocked!
PĆ©rez throws a body punch but Son moves out of range.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can PĆ©rez finish him?
Son slips a jab from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez throws a body shot but no joy.
Son tries a quick counter leg kick but PĆ©rez is wise to it.
PĆ©rez slips under a jab from Son.
PĆ©rez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Son seems to have recovered his senses.
PĆ©rez moves out of range of the body kick from Son.
PĆ©rez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
PĆ©rez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Son misses with an uppercut. PĆ©rez saw that one coming.
A big right from Son misses.
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 Ariel PĆ©rez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Son misses with a wild body shot.
PĆ©rez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Son.
A swing and a miss from Son.
PĆ©rez throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Son on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
PĆ©rez misses with a looping right.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PĆ©rez.
Son listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Son darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Son throws a hook but PĆ©rez blocks it.
A swing and a miss from PĆ©rez.
A jab from Son misses.
Son scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son punishes PĆ©rez's body with a nice straight punch.
PĆ©rez swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
Son misses with a two punch combination.
Son looks to land a right hand but PĆ©rez moved out of range.
Son staying out of range there.
PĆ©rez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
PĆ©rez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez loads up on a big right hand but Son slips the punch.
PĆ©rez checks a leg kick.
PĆ©rez looks to score with a jab to the body but Son is just out of range.
PĆ©rez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
It looked like PĆ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PĆ©rez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PĆ©rez moves out of range as Son strikes.
PĆ©rez misses with a straight right.
Son doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Son misses with a left hand
enabling PĆ©rez to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez misses the jab.
Son catches PĆ©rez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Son misses the jab.
Son misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Son.
Son takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PĆ©rez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from PĆ©rez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son lands with a straight right. PĆ©rez didn't see that one coming.
PĆ©rez looks to land a left hand but Son moved out of range nicely.
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!
PĆ©rez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Son blocks a jab.
PĆ©rez throws a big shot that misses.
Son throws a looping overhand right but PĆ©rez ducks down to avoid it.
Son displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PĆ©rez throws out the jab.
Son takes a swing at PĆ©rez's ribcage but misses.
Son just misses with a punch to the body.
Son throws a lazy right hand but PĆ©rez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PĆ©rez throws a looping overhand right but Son ducks down to avoid it.
Son slips a jab and a cross from PĆ©rez.
PĆ©rez cracks Son with a right hand to the side of the head.
Son wants to slow PĆ©rez down by chopping away at his legs.
Son is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PĆ©rez.
Son attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
PĆ©rez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
PĆ©rez blocks a low kick nicely.
PĆ©rez staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PĆ©rez just misses with a punch to the body.
PĆ©rez slips a jab from Son.
PĆ©rez throws a body shot but no joy.
Son lands with a right hand.
PĆ©rez misses with a looping left.
Son now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by PĆ©rez as he checks the leg kick.
Son throws a left and a right that both miss
and PĆ©rez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Son throws a big shot that misses.
PĆ©rez takes a jab right on the kisser.
PĆ©rez looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
A big right from Son misses.
PĆ©rez ducks under a wild hook from Son.
PĆ©rez misses with a straight right.
Son misses with a few strikes there.
Son swinging wildly here.
PĆ©rez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Son throws a jab but it's blocked by PĆ©rez.
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from PĆ©rez does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Son misses.
PĆ©rez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Son lands with a nice combination. PĆ©rez backs away looking to recover.
Son has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
PĆ©rez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from PĆ©rez.
Son throws a poor cross that misses
and PĆ©rez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Son lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from PĆ©rez misses.
PĆ©rez throws a jab but it's blocked by Son.
PĆ©rez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by PĆ©rez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of PĆ©rez.
Son dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Son throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PĆ©rez throws a lazy right hand but Son sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Son looks to land a right hand but PĆ©rez moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wingers Son.
Well Son 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wingers Son!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Brychczy (ranked 701 p4p, 411 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 47 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brychczy under the eye.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Brychczy moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
It looked like Brychczy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brychczy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brychczy tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Phuthong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy 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.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phuthong circles away quickly and effectively.
Phuthong takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Brychczy.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Brychczy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brychczy misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong jabs Brychczy right on the nose. Brychczy blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong works the jab nicely.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Phuthong coming out on top.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong tries to bum rush Brychczy with a series of wild strikes but Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Brychczy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brychczy swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Brychczy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brychczy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong catches Brychczy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy cracks Phuthong with an open hand slap.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A punch combination from Phuthong misses.
Brychczy swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Brychczy ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brychczy.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brychczy's hands.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phuthong has time to react.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy cracks Phuthong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Brychczy. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brychczy.
Brychczy takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Phuthong.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Decent striking displayed by Brychczy there.
Brychczy misses with a wild combination.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Brychczy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong cracks Brychczy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phuthong tries to move into range but Brychczy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brychczy.
Brychczy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Brychczy slips a jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Brychczy.
Phuthong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong works Brychczy's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Phuthong finds it's way through Brychczy's defenses.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brychczy.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy with a nice cross.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks right into an uppercut from Brychczy.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brychczy on the side of the head.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brychczy momentarily.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brychczy walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Brychczy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Brychczy lands.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brychczy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brychczy scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brychczy under the eye.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy lands a jab to the head.
Brychczy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Brychczy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Brychczy misses.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Brychczy finds it's target.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong lands with a nice body punch.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy scores with a hook.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong slips under a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brychczy slips a jab from Phuthong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brychczy throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Nice shot lands for Brychczy.
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 Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Brychczy jabs at Phuthong's body.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
A swing and a miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brychczy on the side of the head.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong slips a jab from Brychczy.
Phuthong throws a jab when Brychczy was well out of range.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Brychczy is out of range.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phuthong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brychczy missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Phuthong.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Brychczy looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brychczy takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Brychczy misses the target.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Brychczy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brychczy lands a jab to Phuthong's midsection.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a hook.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Good standup being displayed there by Brychczy as he connects with a hook.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Phuthong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brychczy to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brychczy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Brychczy works the jab nicely.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brychczy.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Eh Phuthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eh Phuthong.
Well Brychczy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Brychczy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toke Axelsen (ranked 636 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Sugawara Ichirou (ranked 82 p4p, 283 weight class). Axelsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slipknot - The Virus of Life. Ichirou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Milky Way. Sugawara Ichirou is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toke Axelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sugawara Ichirou!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichirou throws out a loose jab but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ichirou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Ichirou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ichirou slows down the pace here.
Axelsen misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ichirou backwards.
A short right from Ichirou on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen gets through Ichirou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichirou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ichirou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Ichirou.
Ichirou lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichirou darts in and clinches Axelsen up against the cage.
Axelsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichirou ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ichirou misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Ichirou is out of range.
Ichirou throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sugawara Ichirou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ichirou darts in and clinches Axelsen up against the cage.
Ichirou misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Ichirou has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Ichirou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Axelsen is keeping busy.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ichirou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ichirou has closed the distance and engaged Axelsen in a clinch.
Axelsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichirou scores with a nice strike.
Axelsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Axelsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ichirou instigates a clinch.
Ichirou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Ichirou lands with a short shot to the head.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ichirou backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ichirou.
Ichirou trying to stall but Axelsen improves his position.
Ichirou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen tries to circle away but Ichirou has him pinned against the cage.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ichirou moves into range and clinches up with Axelsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen tries a body shot but Ichirou blocks it.
Ichirou throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Ichirou misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ichirou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Ichirou throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ichirou.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Axelsen - that landed with a thud.
Ichirou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Ichirou has Axelsen pressed against the cage, preventing Axelsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ichirou lands an uppercut.
Ichirou trying to control the position but instead, Axelsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ichirou into the cage.
Axelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen being controlled against the cage.
Axelsen pushes Ichirou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsen is trying to break free.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Ichirou avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the cage.
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Ichirou misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely.
Ichirou looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichirou.
Ichirou walks into a stiff left hand from Axelsen.
Ichirou is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ichirou misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ichirou is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Axelsen pounces like a tiger and cracks Ichirou with a vicious hook! Ichirou is down but not out! Axelsen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toke Axelsen!
A relieved looking Toke Axelsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Higgins (ranked 1715 p4p, 782 weight class) and Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 209 p4p, 101 weight class). 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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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danyaal Zahedi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahedi slips a jab from Higgins.
A head kick by Higgins misses
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins slips a jab from Zahedi.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Zahedi moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Higgins misses.
Zahedi pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Zahedi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zahedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a jab when Zahedi was well out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zahedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahedi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Zahedi moved out of range nicely.
Zahedi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zahedi tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Zahedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zahedi.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahedi avoids the head kick by Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Zahedi's shoulder, as Zahedi tries to avoid the shot.
Zahedi sends Higgins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Higgins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Liam Higgins's cut is getting worse.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Zahedi counters with a big left hand that crumples Higgins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 296 p4p, 665 weight class) and Thomas Rose (ranked 43 p4p, 85 weight class). Fleximario comes to the cage accompanied by Funkmeister. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Fleximario pushes him off.
Fleximario thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose feints a counter leg kick.
Fleximario tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Fleximario takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fleximario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
Rose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fleximario with a body shot.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a left to the body.
Fleximario dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Fleximario.
Fleximario checks a leg kick.
Rose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fleximario shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rose replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fleximario blocks it well.
Fleximario swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a leg kick.
Rose defending well as Fleximario loads up on a big left hand.
Fleximario keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose blocks a head kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose throws the kick towards the body but Fleximario avoids it.
Fleximario fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rose just manages to avoid it.
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rose misses with a leg kick.
Fleximario was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fleximario cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Thomas Rose's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick.
Rose clinches.
Fleximario is working Rose over against the cage.
Fleximario lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleximario lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Fleximario is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose looks winded!
Fleximario throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Fleximario is looking to slow Rose down with leg kicks.
Fleximario cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Fleximario.
The cut above Thomas Rose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleximario lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fleximario.
Rose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas Rose's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Rose's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hawk Fleximario!
After winning the bout, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Thomas Rose was interviewed post fight and said '7.35'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 430 p4p, 249 weight class) and Mac Anudo (ranked 60 p4p, 34 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anudo connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Anudo wants to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch position.
Anudo scores with a punch to the head.
Anudo lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anudo scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anudo pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newton is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Anudo. Beautiful body shot.
Anudo scores with a jab.
Newton swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anudo.
Anudo has managed to clinch.
Anudo blocks a body shot from Newton.
Anudo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anudo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton covering up well under a barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton tries to break free.
Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Anudo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Anudo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo postures up in Newton's guard and throws a big left but Newton blocks it.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anudo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anudo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Anudo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Anudo misses.
Anudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Newton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anudo tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anudo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anudo scores with a nice strike.
Anudo missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Anudo slips the punch.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anudo is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to control. Anudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton content to control rather than advance.
Anudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anudo moves into full guard.
Newton passes Anudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anudo's head.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Anudo's guard.
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton is in close to Anudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Anudo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in.
Anudo controlling well, preventing Newton from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anudo controlling the positon.
Newton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anudo's arms.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Anudo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to roll but Anudo sticks to his back.
Anudo is not going to allow Newton to sit and survive in this position.
Anudo scores with punches and elbows.
Newton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Newton is trying to break free.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton wants to control his opponent's hands but Anudo gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Newton's body.
Well, with Anudo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Newton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in.
Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Anudo keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo missing with strikes.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anudo has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anudo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Azevedo Souza (ranked 696 p4p, 324 weight class) and Patrick Sto (ranked 102 p4p, 48 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Sto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo Souza eats them both and turns towards Sto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Azevedo Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Sto misses.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Sto ducks down to avoid it.
Sto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Sto clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
Azevedo Souza tries a body shot but Sto blocks it.
Sto tries to throw a body punch but Azevedo Souza avoids it by throwing Sto back against the cage.
Azevedo Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Sto blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Sto blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sto blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
A right hand to the body from Sto.
Sto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sto misses with a body punch.
Sto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Azevedo Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azevedo Souza.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza is breathing heavily.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Sto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sto presses Azevedo Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sto misses with a body punch.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo Souza lands an uppercut.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Sto.
Sto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sto tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Azevedo Souza is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Azevedo Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sto drops Azevedo Souza onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Azevedo Souza is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Azevedo Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Sto controls his hands.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sto lands a hook that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Sto cracks Azevedo Souza with a nice body shot.
Sto lands a big right hand that drops Azevedo Souza! The killer instinct kicks in and Sto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Sto!
Patrick Sto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 166 p4p, 657 weight class) and James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 9 p4p, 45 weight class). James Clerk Maxwell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McBean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McBean goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clerk Maxwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McBean but great work by Clerk Maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is trying to control Clerk Maxwell's posture but Clerk Maxwell avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control but instead McBean has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBean is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean tries to get to full guard but Clerk Maxwell has control of the leg.
McBean actively working from the bottom here.
Clerk Maxwell is taking a breather. McBean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBean wants to improve his position but Clerk Maxwell is controlling well.
McBean works his way to full guard. Good work.
McBean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clerk Maxwell uses it to pass to side control.
Clerk Maxwell tries to move to mount but McBean blocks the move with his legs.
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McBean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McBean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McBean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clerk Maxwell pulls his head out easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Otto McBean will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McBean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from McBean. McBean gets slowly back to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clerk Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBean with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with Clerk Maxwell, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes Clerk Maxwell against the cage but Clerk Maxwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBean with a body shot.
James Clerk Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but McBean slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a nice combination. McBean backs away looking to recover.
Clerk Maxwell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McBean is in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the position.
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Clerk Maxwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clerk Maxwell manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Clerk Maxwell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean slips nicely into half guard.
McBean is trying to work for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
McBean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBean is working for a submission of some sort.
McBean is thwarting Clerk Maxwell's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Clerk Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
That's time! McBean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McBean shoots in but Clerk Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Otto McBean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
McBean shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clerk Maxwell's waist but Clerk Maxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBean off to one side.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McBean tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell circles away easily
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McBean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but McBean blocks it.
McBean shoots in for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Clerk Maxwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell missing with a left hand there. McBean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Clerk Maxwell tries to get set, McBean tries to push him back and clinch up but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid the attempt.
McBean shoots in for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for the big counter here.
McBean goes for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clerk Maxwell continues to drive forward.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work over McBean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clerk Maxwell leaves McBean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean shoots for a double leg takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. He's pushed McBean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
Clerk Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
McBean misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by Clerk Maxwell, which made it look bad.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBean tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell cracks a nice hook into McBean's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a big right hand! Oh McBean is in trouble here! Clerk Maxwell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking James Clerk Maxwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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