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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Tantor (ranked 1369 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Adam Orel (ranked 194 p4p, 160 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mara Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orel.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Orel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Orel is just out of range.
It seemed like Orel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orel connects with a body shot.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orel's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Orel misses its intended target.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Orel misses the target.
Tantor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orel digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Orel.
Orel throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orel misses with the combination.
Tantor slips under a jab from Orel.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Orel.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a head kick that drops Orel!
 Orel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel is looking to stand back up but Tantor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orel.
Orel is still in real trouble! Can Tantor finish him?
Tantor stops Orel from getting back to his feet.
Tantor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel really wants to buck Tantor off and get back to his feet.
Orel seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tantor tries to control but Orel wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Tantor content just to control the position here.
Orel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tantor looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor controlling his opponent.
Tantor continues to stall.
Orel tries to buck Tantor off but he can't manage it.
Tantor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orel misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Orel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orel thinking.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orel can do to turn this around?
Orel misses with a straight left.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Tantor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Orel out cold! Orel is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Forza (ranked 700 p4p, 628 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 94 p4p, 84 weight class). Forza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Preciso me Encontrar. Hakekia has chosen FE!N as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Raimundo Forza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forza throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forza moves out of range of the body kick.
Forza thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hakekia tries to work over Forza's front leg with a kick but Forza checks it.
Forza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forza dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Forza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Forza moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Forza needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Forza checks the leg kick.
Forza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Forza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Forza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Forza avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia cracks Forza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Forza slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forza needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Forza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Forza moves into the clinch successfully.
Forza dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Good body shot from Forza.
Forza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hakekia walks away with a smile on his face. Forza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forza throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Forza.
Forza slips under a jab.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Forza counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Forza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakekia at a distance.
Forza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Forza is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Forza scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia throws a head kick that half lands.
Forza misses with a hook.
Forza slips under a jab.
Forza is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Forza avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Forza lands with a cross.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that Forza avoids nicely.
Forza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hakekia pushes Forza away with a front kick.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forza lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Forza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Forza with a body shot.
Hakekia takes a swing at Forza's ribcage but misses.
Forza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Forza shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Forza.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forza manages to avoid it.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Forza throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forza missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Hakekia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Forza.
Forza jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Forza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forza throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Forza lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forza.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forza. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Forza.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Forza.
Forza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza thows a body kick. Hakekia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Forza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It appears Forza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Forza is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Forza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Forza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Forza.
A slow jab from Forza misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forza.
Forza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forza misses with a straight left.
Forza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forza wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Forza slaps the foot to one side.
Raimundo Forza is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia swinging wildly here.
Forza looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forza lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Forza.
Forza throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forza is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Forza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forza in his tracks.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Forza takes it in his stride.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forza in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forza checks a leg kick.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Forza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hakekia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Forza lands a glancing blow to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Forza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forza lands a jab to Hakekia's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakekia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forza finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakekia's head.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forza.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forza. Forza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forza cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forza throws a nice looking combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Forza checks it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Forza blocks the low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forza slips a jab from Hakekia.
Forza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Forza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Forza counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Forza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Forza walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Forza as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forza.
Forza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Forza misses with a body shot.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Forza blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Forza's head.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Forza doesn't seem phased though.
Forza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forza throws a body kick that misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Forza throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forza rushes Hakekia and presses him up against the cage.
Forza misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forza.
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 Raimundo Forza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Forza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forza avoids it.
Forza lands with a short shot to the head.
Forza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forzas head.
Forza can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Forza misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forza.
A short body shot lands from Forza as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakekia throws an elbow but misses.
Forza is working Hakekia over against the cage.
Forza pushes Hakekia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Forza avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Forza presses Hakekia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Forza backwards.
Hakekia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forza blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forza is leaning against Hakekia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakekias head.
Hakekia is rocked!
Forza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Forza finish him?
Raimundo Forza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forza creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hakekia with a big uppercut! Hakekia tries to clinch up but Forza pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hakekia to the mat! Hakekia covers up and Forza unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raimundo Forza!
Raimundo Forza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 832 p4p, 425 weight class) and Sun Lutang (ranked 66 p4p, 33 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez). Lutang has chosen Enter The LuTang as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Lutang responds with a good body kick, but Richardson manages to step out the way in time.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Richardson catches Lutang right on the button with a cross.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Richardson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lutang with a jab.
Richardson throws an off balance right hand
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang throws a low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutang.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richardson really felt that one!
Richardson checks a low kick from Lutang.
Lutang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang jabs at Richardson's body.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Richardson misses.
A big left from Lutang misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang throws a chopping leg kick but Richardson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Lutang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lutang swats away the attempt to clinch by Richardson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson misses with an uppercut
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Lutang's body.
Richardson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lutang.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a low kick, right behind Richardson 's knee.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richardson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Lutang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richardson thinking.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richardson with a body shot.
Lutang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Richardson ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
Lutang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lutang jabs Richardson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Richardson looking to stall.
Richardson digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Richardson as the two fighters clinch.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Lutang.
Lutang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lutang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a left hand.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lutang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lutang.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richardson checks a leg kick.
Lutang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lutang counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang throws the left hand but Richardson avoids the punch easily.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang blocks a jab.
Lutang lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richardson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lutang - the referee stops the clock and Richardson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lutang. Richardson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang tests Richardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutang cracks Richardson with an open hand slap.
Richardson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richardson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Lutang is avoiding it.
Lutang clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson has Lutang pressed against the cage.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a body shot.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Richardson tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Richardson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richardson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Richardson.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Lutang is leaning against Richardson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richardson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang manages to break the clinch.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson lands a nice hook to Lutang's body. Lutang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lutang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richardson managing to block the knees to the body from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutang or not.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richardson's elbow.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Lutang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang connects with a body shot.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Lutang's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lutang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lutang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richardson thinking.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Richardson there.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Richardson moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Lutang with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Richardson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lutang counter with a right hand.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Richardson's ribs.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Lutang misses the body punch
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Lutang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lutang lands with a hook. Richardson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Richardson rushes Lutang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lutang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richardson misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang keeps Richardson at a distance using the push kick.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lutang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richardson scrambles back to his feet.
Lutang lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lutang as he connects with a hook.
Lutang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Lutang responds with a good body kick, but Richardson manages to step out the way in time.
Richardson misses with a right hand
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richardson. That did some damage!
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Richardson's ribs.
Lutang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Richardson's front leg but catches the back leg as Richardson tries to avoid it.
Lutang moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Richardson misses with a right hand
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson with a jab.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Richardson.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson throws an off balance right hand
and Lutang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richardson's knee momentarily.
Lutang scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson cracks Lutang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 big left from Richardson misses.
Lutang with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richardson doesn't seem bothered though.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang lands with a shot to the body.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Richardson tries to clinch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang digs a good hook to Richardson's body.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richardson in his tracks.
Richardson tries to clinch up
and Lutang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Lutang does it's job there.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lutang 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
Sun Lutang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelosi Davito (ranked 1207 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Khadem Abdul Karim (ranked 156 p4p, 144 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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25
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203
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pelosi Davito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim misses with a body shot.
Abdul Karim swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
Abdul Karim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdul Karim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Davito is looking for a sweep.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davito is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito is letting Abdul Karim control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Davito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Davito is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Davito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Davito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davito wants to stand and escape but instead Abdul Karim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davito trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Davito being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davito is on top in guard.
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davito is one step ahead there.
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Davito pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdul Karim rushes Davito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davito's efforts to push away.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davito after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Davito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito tries to kick Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdul Karim is looking to pass Davito's guard but actually Davito recovers to full guard.
Abdul Karim passes Davito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim passes into side.
Davito sneaks back into half guard.
Davito wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace.
Davito has one foot on Abdul Karim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Khadem Abdul Karim has been cut.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Abdul Karim sizes up Davito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdul Karim lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davito's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdul Karim throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abdul Karim has closed the distance and engaged Davito in a clinch.
Davito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davito to the mat. Davito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khadem Abdul Karim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Davito is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Davito thuds a left hand into Abdul Karim's body.
Abdul Karim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses
and Davito counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Davito lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Abdul Karim is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Davito finish him?
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Abdul Karim fails to land.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim can't find room to land a body shot as Davito controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davito prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim keeps control of Davito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Davito manages to get underhooks.
Davito tries to break free but Abdul Karim pushes him back against the cage.
Davito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Davito's shoulder, as Davito tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito looks to land a right hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Davito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito counters with a nice right hand that sends Abdul Karim toppling to the canvas! Abdul Karim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davito finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul Karim defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand.
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelosi Davito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Abdul Karim is working Davito over against the cage.
Abdul Karim gets through Davito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davito can't break the clinch.
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a crisp right that sends Abdul Karim to the canvas! Davito follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1431 p4p, 1045 weight class) and Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 178 p4p, 136 weight class). Tuytuhlz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Lyke Tuytuhlz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 31 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Tuytuhlz avoids it well.
Tuytuhlz throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuytuhlz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tuytuhlz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Tuytuhlz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal forces Tuytuhlz back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Tuytuhlz lands a damaging elbow.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tuytuhlz.
Nice elbow from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal has closed the distance and engaged Tuytuhlz in a clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuytuhlz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. He's pushed Masvidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuytuhlz throws a jab when Masvidal was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Tuytuhlz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masvidal throws a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masvidal closes the distance but Tuytuhlz moves to the side
and Tuytuhlz counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal misses with a jab to the body
and Tuytuhlz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuytuhlz, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuytuhlz clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz effectively controlling the action here.
Masvidal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masvidal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuytuhlz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tuytuhlz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuytuhlz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masvidal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuytuhlz has passed into half guard!
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Tuytuhlz is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuytuhlz is taking a breather. Masvidal 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.
Tuytuhlz thows a huge punch but Masvidal dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuytuhlz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuytuhlz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuytuhlz lands an uppercut.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
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!
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuytuhlz effectively controlling the action here.
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz cracks Masvidal with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
Masvidal with a poor takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice body shot.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuytuhlz sends Masvidal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tuytuhlz is motioning to the referee to let Masvidal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Masvidal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuytuhlz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz lands a hook that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuytuhlz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masvidal is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuytuhlz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuytuhlz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Tuytuhlz avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Tuytuhlz has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuytuhlz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance and clinches.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal throws a combination that misses
and Tuytuhlz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
A jab from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Masvidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz misses with a hook.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tuytuhlz sends Masvidal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tuytuhlz is motioning to the referee to let Masvidal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Masvidal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuytuhlz's waist but Tuytuhlz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masvidal off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuytuhlz drops Masvidal with a naaaaasty hook - Masvidal is in real trouble here! Tuytuhlz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 693 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Sambo Sam (ranked 93 p4p, 134 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by No More Hot Dogs. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sambo Sam enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockwell Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sam throws a leg kick
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgee missing with a left hand there. Sam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
Mcgee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Sam misses with a body shot.
Sam motions for Mcgee to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcgee throws a quick counter head kick but Sam was just out of range.
Mcgee lands a left and a right that send Sam crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sam is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sam!
Nice takedown defense from Mcgee. No joy for Sam on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcgee counters with a low kick, right behind Sam 's knee.
Sam looks winded!
Mcgee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam misses with a body punch
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Mcgee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Danga de danga de dang - Sam scores with a four punch combination!
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee shows good takedown defense.
Sam misses with a shot to the body
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sam misses with a body punch
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgee finish him?
Mcgee lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sam is looking to close the distance but Mcgee sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sam crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sam is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rockwell Mcgee!
In his post fight interview, Rockwell Mcgee gave a big smile as he said 'I’ve got something to say to my wife: Wash them toes, baby, ‘cause daddy’s comin’ home!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 501 p4p, 886 weight class) and Caio Carvalho (ranked 70 p4p, 122 weight class). Carvalho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pentagono - É o Moio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Samson Buddha has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Carvalho cracks Buddha with an open hand slap.
Buddha 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.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Buddha tries to work over Carvalho's front leg with a kick but Carvalho checks it.
Buddha slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buddha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Buddha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carvalho throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho takes one to the side of the head.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Buddha is predictable there
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Buddha is defending well.
Buddha struggling a bit here.
Buddha is trying to improve his position.
Buddha struggling a bit here.
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.
Carvalho tries to advance to mount but Buddha instead regains half guard.
Carvalho throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Carvalho wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Buddha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Buddha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha manages to get to full guard.
Carvalho is fighting to break Buddha's control of his arms but Buddha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buddha misses with a hook
and Carvalho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buddha's guard.
Buddha is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Buddha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buddha manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Buddha's guard.
Carvalho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buddha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buddha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buddha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha tries to advance to mount but Carvalho denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carvalho tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Buddha keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buddha's best efforts.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Buddha has latched onto it... Big trouble! Buddha pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Carvalho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Buddha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
A victorious Samson Buddha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 990 p4p, 805 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 45 p4p, 44 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Tartakov stalls.
A short uppercut from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tartakov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.
Tartakov has Newton pressed against the cage, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartakov stalls.
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartakov is just out of range.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick
and Newton counters with a left and a right that stings Tartakov.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov.
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton is trying to control the position but Tartakov postures up.
Newton is really struggling to control Tartakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tartakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Tartakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Newton has passed into side control.
Tartakov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tartakov 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!
Newton is trying to remain composed but Tartakov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov gets his hands free as Newton looks to control.
Tartakov keeps control of the position as Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Newton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control the hands but Tartakov breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Newton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tartakov!
Tartakov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tartakov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Newton is defending well though. Tartakov let's go of the attempt for now.
Tartakov punches Newton on the ear.
I really don't envy Newton right now.
Tartakov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tartakov gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tartakov connects with a big shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tartakov's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tartakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton swings for the body but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Newton throws a head kick but Tartakov moves out of range.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartakov on the side of the head.
Tartakov jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tartakov looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Tartakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tartakov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tartakov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tartakov slips a straight right by Newton.
Tartakov looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tartakov.
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Tartakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tartakov lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tartakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Tartakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tartakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton stands up out of Tartakov's guard for a moment - Tartakov manages to land a nice upkick.
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Tartakov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tartakov.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton postures up.
Tartakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tartakov controlling the action here.
Tartakov wants to advance to full mount but Newton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Tartakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Tartakov there.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tartakov with a hook.
Tartakov lands a jab to the nose.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tartakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton tries to bum rush Tartakov with a series of wild strikes but Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton throws a series of punches but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Tartakov blocks a body shot from Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton manages to get underhooks.
Tartakov fails to pull guard.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tartakov lands with a left to the head.
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Tartakov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewton.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tartakov misses with a wild body shot.
Newton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tartakov staying out of range there.
Tartakov takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tartakov connects with a single shot there.
Newton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tartakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Tartakov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tartakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tartakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tartakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Tartakov pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Tartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tartakov working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tartakov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 295 p4p, 478 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 44 p4p, 68 weight class). Vercetti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vice City. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tommy Vercetti was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
A counter left hand to the body from Kentas misses its target.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Vercetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kentas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti scores with a jab.
Vercetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas 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.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Vercetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vercetti drops his hands momentarily and Kentas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vercetti.
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!
Vercetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Vercetti.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Vercetti lands a jab to the head.
Vercetti walks into a left hand.
Vercetti throws a jab when Kentas was well out of range.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Vercetti is quick to defend against it.
Kentas slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Vercetti swings widly with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Vercetti is out of range.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
A big right from Vercetti misses.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas tries for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kentas trying to control the action but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vercetti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vercetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Vercetti is defending well.
Vercetti is letting Kentas control him for a moment.
Kentas works to advance to full mount. Vercetti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kentas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vercetti has worked his arm free - good work by Vercetti!
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vercetti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kentas but great work by Vercetti.
Vercetti working away.
Vercetti taking a breather here.
Kentas is trying to work for a sweep but Vercetti has mounted him!
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 Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vercetti throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas has Vercetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas tries to pull guard but Vercetti won't allow it.
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kentas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kentas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with the head strike.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vercetti on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas cracks Vercetti with a nice body shot.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Kentas lands a body punch.
Kentas has picked Vercetti up - he's going for a ride! Kentas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vercetti is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Vercetti trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vercetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kentas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is trying to control. Vercetti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Vercetti defends the submission attempt.
Vercetti is not content to let Kentas control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vercetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Vercetti manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.
Vercetti wants to control but Kentas is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kentas scores with a hook.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kentas jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas is looking to wear down Vercetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kentas defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Vercetti is quick to defend against it.
Vercetti throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti misses with a left hand
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Kentas clobbers Vercetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vercetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas staying out of range there.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas stuns Vercetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Kentas lands.
Vercetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vercetti throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Vercetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercetti can do to turn this around?
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
As Vercetti looks to move away, Kentas throws a big counter combo but Vercetti just gets out of the way.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas blocks a jab.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vercetti misses with a hook
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas slips under a jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Vercetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vercetti misses with a wild body shot.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Vercetti's body. Vercetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Kentas clinches.
Kentas pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vercetti trying to control the position but instead, Kentas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vercetti into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti is looking to control Kentas's arms but Kentas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vercetti has his back to the cage.
Vercetti is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Still in the clinch, Vercetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas works on Vercetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Vercetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Kentas breaks from the clinch.
Vercetti misses with a right hand
and Kentas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kentas lands a left hand.
Vercetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas pushes Vercetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Kentas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kentas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vercettis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kentas stalling in the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Vercetti throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Kentas lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Kentas.
A short left from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kentas 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas 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 Bartholomew Bainbridge (ranked 168 p4p, 47 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 30 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Bainbridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainbridge misses with a leg kick.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bainbridge's waist but Bainbridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Bainbridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bainbridge to the ground. Thai is now in Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bainbridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Bainbridge is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is keeping the position.
Thai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bainbridge is looking to regain half guard here but Thai keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge pushes Thai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bainbridge trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bainbridge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Bainbridge is defending well.
Bainbridge is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Bainbridge is defending well.
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is controlling Thai's trapped leg to prevent Thai from advancing to side control.
Thai is working for a kimura but Bainbridge is defending it quite comfortably.
Bainbridge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bainbridge has one foot on Thai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Bainbridge.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Bainbridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bainbridge throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bainbridge misses with a low kick.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Bainbridge shows good takedown defense.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Bainbridge misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bainbridge pushes Thai off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge works Thai's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai checks a low kick from Bainbridge.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Bainbridge shakes him off and moves away.
Bainbridge looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bainbridge tries to kick Thai off but Thai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bainbridge!
Bainbridge has left one of his arms exposed and Thai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bainbridge screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai! Wille Thai retains his light heavyweight title!
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