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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rios (ranked 951 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 120 p4p, 235 weight class). Ecker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right Above It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rios can't break the clinch.
Ecker connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker has a couple of punches blocked by Rios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rios dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker misses with a kick to the body
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker misses with a takedown
and Rios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Rios counters with a nice body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.
Ecker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rios is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ecker is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ecker prevents Rios from escaping the position.
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rios is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ecker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rios throws Ecker to one side and escapes!
Ecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker cracks Rios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ecker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Rios staying out of range there.
Rios lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
Ecker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rios wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Ecker.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling him.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rios is trying to force a seperation but Ecker has the dominant position.
Rios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker looks to clinch
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ecker has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Rios is trying to break free.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Rios blocking some punches.
Ecker misses with some punches.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
A head punch on the inside from Ecker fails to land.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rios's defenses.
Rios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rios circles away.
Ecker has his takedown stuffed
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rios is trying to push Ecker away but Ecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Ecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rios prevents it.
Ecker keeps control of Rios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Diego Rios's cut is getting worse.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Ecker just leaning against Rios, taking a breather.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rios's face.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Rios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rios blocks it.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Rios breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Ecker misses
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well.
Rios misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
Rios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ecker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ecker throws a low kick but Rios moves out of range easily.
Rios quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios connects with a body shot.
Rios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rios moves away from the strike by Ecker.
Ecker avoids a kick to the body.
Ecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ecker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rios prevents it.
Devin Ecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is working for takedown but Rios is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios is trying to push Ecker away but Ecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Rios blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rios is blocking nicely.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Rios blocks an elbow strike.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Ecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Ecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ecker tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Ecker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios slips a jab from Ecker.
As Ecker looks to move away, Rios throws a big counter combo but Ecker just gets out of the way.
Ecker avoids the head kick by Rios.
Ecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ecker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rios with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rios scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands.
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker misses with an uppercut. Rios saw that one coming.
Ecker throws a big shot that misses.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rios throws a solid leg kick but Ecker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rios.
Good standup being displayed there by Rios as he connects with a hook.
Rios lands with a hook. Ecker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rios.
Ecker misses with the body kick
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker blocks a head kick by Rios.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios drops his hands momentarily and Ecker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Rios keeps it at a distance.
Ecker shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
It looked like Rios was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ecker misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rios.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker throws a right hand that misses
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it.
Ecker shoots and misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Ecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
 Ecker is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Rios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rios.
Ecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ecker misses with a kick to the body.
Ecker fails with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker takes one on the button.
Rios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rios.
Rios throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.
Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Rios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ecker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slimed Undies (ranked 1584 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Andy Kopecki (ranked 199 p4p, 203 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Kopecki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Undies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kopecki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Undies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andy Kopecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Undies digs a good body shot into Kopecki's ribs.
Kopecki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooh!!! Undies has knocked Kopecki down with a huge combo! Undies steps away and waves a wobbly Kopecki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kopecki is rocked!
 It looks like Andy Kopecki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopecki misses with a double jab
and Undies rattles Kopecki with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kopecki tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Undies dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kopecki stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slimed Undies!
In his post fight interview, Slimed Undies started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 958 p4p, 1730 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 60 p4p, 104 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tauski Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face darts in trying to clinch
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain gets tackled into the cage by Face. Face maintains the clinch.
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Face wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain throws a wild body kick that Face sees coming a mile off.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mountain sets himself, and Face steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Face tries to clinch up.
Mountain quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Face stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Face tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Face scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mountain throws a lazy head kick
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain moves forwards but Face connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Mountain throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mountain with a body shot.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain 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.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Face tries to clinch
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Mountain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face closes the distance and pushes Mountain back into the cage.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Face misses with a knee strike.
Mountain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mountain is trying to push Face away but Face has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Face with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain tries to break free but Face pushes him back against the cage.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mountain tries to move into range but Face moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
As Mountain backs off Face throws a huge counter combo but Mountain manages to avoid it all.
Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face slips under a jab from Mountain.
A nice side step and Face releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Face's knee but Face avoids it well.
Face wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face clinches.
Face tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but Mountain blocks with his arms.
Mountain tries to circle away but Face has him pinned against the cage.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tauski Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Mountain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puncher Face will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Face clinches.
Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Face has him pressed against the cage.
Face keeps control of Mountain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Face with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mountain stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mountain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Mountain tries to work over Face's front leg with a kick but Face checks it.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Face is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Face moves out of range.
Mountain sets himself, and Face steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Mountain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Face.
Face moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
and Mountain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Face is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face rushes Mountain and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face missing with knees to the body.
Face using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Face.
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tauski Mountain.
I think Mountain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Puncher Face!
After winning the bout, Puncher Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Chestner (ranked 1125 p4p, 840 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 172 p4p, 127 weight class). Chestner comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music. Brad Chestner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ludko Struja Jr's chin.
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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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chestner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja Jr! But no joy.
Chestner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chestner showed some decent athleticism there.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Chestner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Struja Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Struja Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr keeping moving, preventing Chestner from controlling successfully.
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chestner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Struja Jr's guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Chestner postures up.
Struja Jr tries to roll over but Chestner keeps him under control.
Chestner is trying to work for a kimura but Struja Jr is defending well.
Chestner seems to be looking for submissions.
Chestner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Struja Jr defends it well.
Struja Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Struja Jr is pulling down on Chestner's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Struja Jr keeping moving, preventing Chestner from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr looking to control.
Struja Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Struja Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chestner fails with the takedown.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Struja Jr misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Chestner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Struja Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Chestner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja Jr! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner has a takedown stuffed.
Struja Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chestner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Struja Jr controlling the position well.
Chestner is looking to advance position but Struja Jr won't allow it.
Chestner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chestner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struja Jr keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Struja Jr is just riding it out for now. Chestner eventually gives up the hold.
Struja Jr is pressing down on Chestner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr stays in close to Chestner's body and controls the position.
Chestner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chestner has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Chestner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Struja Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Struja Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chestner shoots and misses
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brad Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner with a poor takedown
and Struja Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Chestner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Struja Jr as Chestner shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Struja Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Struja Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chestner on the side of the head.
Struja Jr throws a nice looking combination but Chestner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struja Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chestner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chestner slips a jab from Struja Jr.
Chestner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Struja Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner shoots and misses
and Struja Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chestner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Struja Jr.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chestner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner shoots for a double leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Chestner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struja Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Chestner. Chestner gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Struja Jr. No joy for Chestner on that attempt.
Struja Jr lands a body shot.
Chestner misses with a takedown attempt - Struja Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Chestner backs off Struja Jr throws a huge counter combo but Chestner manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr catches Chestner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Struja Jr does no damage.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Chestner's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner tries for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away easily
letting Struja Jr counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Chestner misses its intended target.
A big right from Struja Jr misses.
Chestner shoots and misses
and Struja Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chestner shoots in looking for a takedown. Struja Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Chestner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Struja Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chestner or perhaps it was just good defense by Struja Jr, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chestner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Chestner's body.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chestner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr lands a jab to Chestner's midsection.
Struja Jr tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Struja Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chestner.
Chestner takes one to the chin there.
Struja Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chestner wants to improve his position but Struja Jr is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Chestner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chestner closes the distance and clinches up with Struja Jr, looking for a takedown. Chestner pushes Struja Jr against the cage but Struja Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chestner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chestner darts in looking for a takedown but Struja Jr gets double underhooks and turns Chestner into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr works on Chestner's body with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr 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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chestner fails with the takedown
and Struja Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chestner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Struja Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chestner misses with a hook
and Struja Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chestner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chestner doesn't seem bothered though.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Struja Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chestner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chestner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chestner is in a horrible position here. Struja Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Struja Jr controlling the pace for now.
Chestner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr is taking a breather. Chestner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Struja Jr passes into side control!
Chestner tries to bench press Struja Jr off him but Struja Jr keeps the position.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chestner down.
Chestner tries to improve position but can't.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Chestner is working away.
Struja Jr happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struja Jr winds up and cracks Chestner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chestner is refusing to be controlled, as Struja Jr sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr passes to full mount!
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chestner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Struja Jr tries to control but Chestner wriggling away.
Chestner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chestner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struja Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
Our winner, Ludko Struja Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manco Capac (ranked 857 p4p, 676 weight class) and Jeremy Arnason (ranked 118 p4p, 93 weight class). Capac's entrance music is Iggy Pop - The Passenger. A fine choice. Arnason has chosen Michael Jackson - Off The Wall as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manco Capac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Capac scores with a sloppy right hand. Arnason should have avoided that one.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac lands a nice shot that snaps Arnason's head back.
Capac ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Capac.
Capac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arnason's guard.
Arnason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Capac won't allow Arnason to sweep him here.
Capac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capac stopping the sweep attempt from Arnason.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Capac throwing strikes from guard but Arnason blocks nicely.
Capac has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arnason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Capac has gone for a leg lock! Arnason slips out almost immediately though and dives into Capac's guard.
Capac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnason is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Capac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnason defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arnason is stalling in the full guard.
Arnason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Capac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capac seems keen to control Arnason's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Capac feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arnason throws a hook but Capac blocks it.
Capac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Capac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnason sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Capac coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac stuns Arnason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Capac throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Arnason.
Capac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason connects with a single shot there.
Capac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac lands with a nice body punch.
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arnason circles away quickly and effectively.
Capac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnason misses with a hook. Capac ducked under it nicely.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnason sprawls and moves away.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Capac slips a jab from Arnason.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnason sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capac throws a right hand that misses
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arnason connects with the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Capac misses with a left hand
and Arnason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason misses with a hook
so Capac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason is pulling down on Capac's head. It's preventing any offense from Capac, at least for the moment.
Capac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arnason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Capac lands a couple of digs.
Capac wants to control from the top but Arnason keeps moving.
Arnason controlling Capac's posture.
Capac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Capac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capac tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnason is retaining full guard.
Capac landing with the ground and pound.
Capac throwing strikes but missing.
Arnason wants to improve his position but instead Capac has moved into half guard.
Capac is working for a kimura but Arnason is defending it quite comfortably.
Capac controlling the action here.
Arnason trying to control but Capac postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac slips a nice elbow through Arnason's hands, connecting with Arnason's forehead.
Capac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Capac not doing much here.
Arnason gets full guard.
Arnason controlling the position.
Capac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arnason wants to sweep here but Capac controlling him for the moment.
Capac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arnason controlling the position.
Capac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Arnason is keeping the position.
Capac stopping the sweep attempt from Arnason.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Capac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manco Capac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnason pulls Capac in close to prevent any damage.
Capac advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capac working the head and body with strikes.
Arnason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac.
Arnason 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.
Capac is stalling here. Arnason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Capac seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arnason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Capac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jeremy Arnason was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back motherflippers! And when I'm back I will win the rematch easy peasy!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cuervo Oquendo (ranked 837 p4p, 807 weight class) and Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 116 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
175
16 - 10 - 0 |
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32
175
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cuervo Oquendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oquendo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oquendo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Costeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oquendo momentarily.
Oquendo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oquendo misses with a wild body shot.
Costeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oquendo misses the body punch
and Costeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oquendo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oquendo misses with a two punch combination.
Oquendo backing away here, and Costeau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costeau lands with a straight right. Oquendo didn't see that one coming.
Oquendo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Costeau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costeau swinging wildly here.
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oquendo moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau throws the left hand but Oquendo avoids the punch easily.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo looks to land a body kick but Costeau moved away.
Oquendo throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Oquendo slips a straight right by Costeau.
Oquendo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Oquendo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costeau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oquendo throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Costeau staying out of range there.
Oquendo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oquendo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oquendo checks a low kick from Costeau.
Costeau takes one to the side of the head.
Oquendo throws a body kick that misses.
Oquendo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo misses the jab.
Costeau throws a hook but Oquendo blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
We've been told by Oquendo's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oquendo keeps the fight on the outside.
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oquendo has time to react.
Costeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oquendo on the side of the head.
Costeau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oquendo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Costeau. Oquendo shrugs it off though.
Oquendo connects with a right hand. Costeau shakes it off.
Costeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oquendo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oquendo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oquendo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Costeau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oquendo is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Costeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costeau connects with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costeau, as that shot connected.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oquendo's head.
Oquendo throws a chopping leg kick but Costeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Costeau slips under a jab.
Costeau thuds his shin into the meat of Oquendo's side.
Costeau throws an overhand right that lands on Oquendo's shoulder, as Oquendo tries to avoid the shot.
Costeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Oquendo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau misses with a low kick as Oquendo jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau's corner calls for a 1-2. Costeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Costeau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oquendo backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costeau.
Oquendo walks into a jab.
Oquendo moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Costeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oquendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo tries to land a body kick
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oquendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau slips a jab from Oquendo.
Costeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Costeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oquendo wants to slow Costeau down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Costeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oquendo throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Oquendo throws the kick towards the body but Costeau avoids it.
Oquendo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Oquendo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oquendo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oquendo staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau throws a right and a left that Oquendo avoids nicely.
It looked like Oquendo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costeau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oquendo checks it well.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Costeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oquendo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Oquendo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo tries to land a leg kick but Costeau saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau moves out of range as Oquendo throws a body kick.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
Oquendo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick from Oquendo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oquendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costeau tests Oquendo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oquendo thows a leg kick but Costeau checks it
and Costeau counters with a head kick. That will keep Oquendo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Costeau throws a leg kick but Oquendo checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oquendo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau lands a lovely overhand right.
Costeau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oquendo is out of range and Costeau settles back down.
Oquendo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oquendo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Costeau checks a low kick from Oquendo.
Costeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oquendo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Costeau moves out of range as Oquendo throws a body kick.
Costeau lands with a cross.
Costeau throws a right hand that misses
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oquendo misses with a shot to the body
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Oquendo saw that one coming.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oquendo stuns Costeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oquendo scores with a nice body kick.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Oquendo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oquendo avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Oquendo is looking to counter punch.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Costeau looks to land a right hand but Oquendo moved out of range.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Costeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oquendo throws a lazy right hand but Costeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costeau has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Oquendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oquendo.
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oquendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costeau scores with a nice strike.
Costeau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oquendo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costeau tries to move into range but Oquendo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oquendo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Costeau scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oquendo.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
Oquendo clobbers Costeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Oquendo blocks the leg kick.
Oquendo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau misses with a low kick.
Costeau lands a right hook to the body.
Oquendo moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Oquendo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costeau is looking to slow Oquendo down with leg kicks.
Oquendo checks a low kick from Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Oquendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Oquendo misses its target.
Costeau avoids a kick to the body.
Costeau scores with a jab to the head.
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oquendo counters with a nice uppercut.
Oquendo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo thows a body kick. Costeau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Costeau misses the target.
A combination from Oquendo does no damage.
Costeau scores with a punch to the head.
Oquendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oquendo ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Oquendo lunges at Costeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costeau's hand.
Costeau lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oquendo. That's going to slow Costeau down.
Nice uppercut there from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Oquendo misses the target.
Oquendo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Oquendo counter with a right hand.
A big left from Oquendo misses.
Costeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oquendo on the side of the head.
Costeau lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oquendo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Oquendo avoids them all with ease.
Oquendo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costeau throws a shot from downtown. Oquendo moves away and avoids it.
Oquendo walks into a jab.
Oquendo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oquendo blocks a jab.
Costeau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oquendo backs up against the cage.
Costeau thuds his right hand into Oquendo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Oquendo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
Costeau tries to work over Oquendo's front leg with a kick but Oquendo checks it.
Oquendo throws out a leg kick but Costeau moves out of range and Oquendo only half commits.
The fighters circling - Oquendo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oquendo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costeau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oquendo checks a low kick from Costeau.
Oquendo feints and then cracks Costeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costeau down.
Costeau connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costeau.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oquendo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oquendo blocks a jab.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Oquendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oquendo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Costeau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oquendo's head.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Oquendo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Oquendo moves out of range easily.
Costeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oquendo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oquendo.
Oquendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costeau 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
A very excited looking Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 376 p4p, 366 weight class) and Sun Lutang (ranked 31 p4p, 30 weight class). Lutang has chosen Enter The LuTang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Lutang misses.
Kay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Kay both land. Nice combination.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Kay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lutang's half guard.
Lutang is positioning himself well to prevent Kay advancing to mount.
Kay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay working Lutang over with strikes.
Lutang trying to hold on to Kay's head to control him but Kay postures up.
Kay working the head and body with strikes.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lutang to regain full guard.
Lutang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lutang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lutang, not yet.
Lutang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lutang is pressing down on Kay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kay is holding on for now.
Lutang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Lutang controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Kay wants to improve his position but Lutang is controlling well.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Kay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kay.
Lutang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lutang controls the pace.
Lutang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lutang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Lutang.
Kay fails to land the takedown.
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Kay checks it.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Lutang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Kay's head.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutang.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
Kay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lutang, as that shot connected.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang slips a jab from Kay.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Lutang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Kay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Lutang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang digs a right hand into Kay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kay's gas tank.
Kay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kay is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang tries to work over Kay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kay is working for takedown but Lutang is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Kay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Lutang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries a body shot but Kay blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
Lutang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kay prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Kay blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A nice left hand lands by Lutang.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kay controls his hands.
Kay lands a body shot.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
Kay pushes Lutang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Lutang keeps control of Kay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Kay tries to score a body lock takedown but Lutang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang presses Kay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lutang.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Kay. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lutang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kay throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Kay throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang connects with a jab.
Lutang tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away.
Lutang lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
Kay avoids the body shot from Lutang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Kay slips under a jab from Lutang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutang tries to sprawl out of it but Kay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang avoids the body shot from Kay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a low kick but Kay avoids it.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Kay fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lutang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang is looking to slow Kay down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Lutang counters with a left to the body.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay slips under a jab.
Kay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Lutang swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang throws a lazy body kick
and Kay counters with a straight right hand.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Kay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay dives in and grabs Lutang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutang pushes down on Kay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lutang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
A victorious Sun Lutang 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lee (ranked 109 p4p, 200 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 15 p4p, 31 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Jones tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Lee moves out of range as Jones strikes.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Jones 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.
A good leg kick by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Jones swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jab from Lee.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Jones takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips under a jab from Lee.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Lee misses.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee slips a straight right by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Jones with a good jab.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Jones is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee jabs at Jones's body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones lands a body shot.
Lee works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Jones throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lee lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jimmy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Donk. Jones catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee avoids the body shot from Jones.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
As Mason Jones got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chin. Power.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 250 p4p, 463 weight class) and Pate Ro (ranked 15 p4p, 56 weight class). Frewin comes to the cage accompanied by Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frewin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ro! But no joy.
Ro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Frewin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frewin scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Frewin misses.
Ro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ro staying out of range there.
Ro is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Frewin misses the target.
Frewin misses with an uppercut.
Frewin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro misses with a wild body shot.
Frewin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ro just manages to avoid it.
Frewin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Frewin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Frewin.
Frewin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ro. Beautiful body shot.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frewin moves away.
Ro scores with a leg kick.
Ro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frewin if he has to take too many more of those.
Ro lands a jab to Frewin's midsection.
Frewin scores with a nice body kick.
Ro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ro misses with a right hand
and Frewin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frewin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frewin cracks Ro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ro misses with a kick to the body
and Frewin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ro! Frewin lets Ro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ro is rocked!
Ro throws an off balance right hand
and Frewin counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ro out cold! What a finish! Frewin is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Frewin!
A very excited looking Butch Frewin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 70 p4p, 85 weight class) and Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 11 p4p, 13 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
A cross from Barkley lands.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalkiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Kowalkiewicz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
Barkley works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Kowalkiewicz's head back.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barkley. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz drops Barkley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barkley looks back up at him and smiles so Kowalkiewicz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barkley throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body.
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley is working Kowalkiewicz over against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Barkley.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A clash of legs there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Barkley misses.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Barkley moves away
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stall but Barkley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalkiewicz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A left hand lands to the body for Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley is leaning against Kowalkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley with a knee to the head.
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barkley.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley presses Kowalkiewicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Barkley gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley working Kowalkiewicz over with knees to the body.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kowalkiewicz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kowalkiewicz drops to his knees and Barkley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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