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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Greene (ranked 1359 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Jaxon Williams (ranked 106 p4p, 107 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Im Shipping Up To Boston. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Greene sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Greene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greene is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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!
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams working the ground and pound but Greene is defending the strikes.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greene down.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams cracks Greene with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greene to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Greene takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Greene is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams grinds an elbow into Greene's temple.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Greene defends.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greene defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Greene takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greene avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Greene regains half guard, as Williams was trying to land strikes.
Ground and pound from Williams.
 Greene is rocked!
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is nestled in close to Greene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Greene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Williams tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greene.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Greene.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Williams shoots in.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Greene quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Greene defends it.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Williams throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jaxon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Williams stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Williams ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greene cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Greene misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Williams thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Greene quite badly. Greene pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Greene on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Greene doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A relieved looking Jaxon Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Paulie Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 1289 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Marski Martola (ranked 165 p4p, 153 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marski Martola!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tonon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonon scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martola 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.
Martola 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.
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Martola back into the cage.
Tonon is trying to drag Martola to the mat but Martola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Martola blocking some punches.
Tonon looking to stall.
Tonon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Martola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola lands with a light punch inside.
Martola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tonon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Martola manages to get underhooks.
Tonon misses with some punches.
Martola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tonon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Martola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martola!
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martola because Tonon loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martola wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon looking to secure an arm triangle but Martola defends it well.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martola is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martola blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Martola tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Martola regains half guard.
Tonon prevents Martola from improving his position.
Tonon stalling.
Tonon 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.
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.
Tonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Martola is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
Martola is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martola is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martola and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tonon fails with the takedown.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
Martola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard.
Tonon looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martola distracts Tonon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tonon controls Martola momentarily but Martola frees himself.
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily.
Martola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola is fighting to break Tonon's control of his arms but Tonon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Tonon is pulling down on Martola's head. It's preventing any offense from Martola, at least for the moment.
Martola trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martola is working Tonon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Martola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon lands a jab-cross combination.
Tonon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonon stuns Martola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonon drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Tonon is in close to Martola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Martola keeps moving.
Tonon stands and throws Martola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon cracks Martola with a big right hand but Martola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Martola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Tonon is winning the standup battle so far.
Martola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonon sprawls well initially but Martola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martola thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Tonon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tonon is looking to pass Martola's guard but actually Martola recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martola is keeping the position for now.
Tonon stays in close to Martola's body and controls the position.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
Martola has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tonon has passed into side control.
Martola is not content to let Tonon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tonon happy to just control the position for now.
Tonon wants to control but Martola is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola stops Tonon from passing to mount.
Tonon wants to control for a moment but Martola uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonon stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Tonon lands with a nice body punch.
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon misses the jab.
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 Damian Tonon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
After the big win, Damian Tonon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 1542 p4p, 1367 weight class) and Tauski Mountain (ranked 78 p4p, 88 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tauski Mountain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton lands with an overhand left.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a jab.
Newton throws a head kick that Mountain semi-blocks.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Newton looks to clinch
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Mountain connects with the punch.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Mountain lands.
It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Mountain tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton scores with a hook.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Isaac Newton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton tries to clinch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Newton lands a jab to the head.
Newton throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Newton misses with a combination
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a crisp one two that drops Newton! Mountain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Newton to his feet! Newton is in big trouble!
Newton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton gets a clinch.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Mountain tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a jab to Mountain's midsection.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton wants to clinch.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Newton.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Mountain and Newton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Mountain throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Newton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Mountain knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tauski Mountain!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tauski Mountain thanked NARCOS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Arnason (ranked 978 p4p, 564 weight class) and Jayden Sven (ranked 130 p4p, 80 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arnason might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michael Jackson - Off The Wall. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jayden Sven enters the cage!
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13 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayden Sven!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sven slips a jab and a cross from Arnason.
Sven is looking for the big counter here.
Sven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason looks to throw the jab but Sven is out of range.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Sven is just out of range.
Sven moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tests Sven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sven slips a straight right by Arnason.
It seemed like Sven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnason throws out a powerful jab.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sven moves away.
Sven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Arnason misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sven loads up on a big right hand but Arnason slips the punch.
Arnason scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Arnason. Beautiful body shot.
Arnason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sven counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jeremy Arnason has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason throws a right hand that Sven ducks under and follows up with a left that Sven also avoids with ease.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sven drops his hands momentarily and Arnason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sven throws a push kick but Arnason slaps the foot to one side.
Arnason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Sven's head but Sven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Arnason there.
Arnason misses with an uppercut
and Sven counters with a straight right hand.
Sven misses with a straight left.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sven defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Sven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Arnason appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arnason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Sven lands with a straight right. Arnason didn't see that one coming.
Arnason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sven counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnason.
Arnason lands a nice shot that snaps Sven's head back.
Arnason avoids the body shot from Sven.
Sven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnason.
Arnason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sven manages to avoid it.
Sven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arnason slips a straight right by Sven.
Sven throws the left hand but Arnason avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Arnason finds it's target.
Sven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnason.
Arnason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Sven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Arnason.
Sven 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.
Arnason misses with a straight right.
Sven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arnason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arnason throws a shot to the body.
Arnason lands a jab to Sven's midsection.
Arnason misses with a hook. Sven ducked under it nicely.
Sven throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Arnason misses the jab.
Arnason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arnason with a body shot.
Nice shot by Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Sven.
Arnason lands a nice shot to the body.
Sven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnason.
It seemed like Sven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arnason lands a glancing blow to the side of Sven's head.
Sven moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason misses with a left hand
and Sven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeremy Arnason's cut is getting worse.
Sven slips under a jab from Arnason.
Sven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arnason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arnason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Arnason cracks Sven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Sven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sven throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Sven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sven ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Sven moves away from the strike by Arnason.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Arnason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sven feints a counter leg kick.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason cracks Sven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sven avoids the body shot from Arnason.
A leg kick checked by Arnason.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sven moves away.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sven manages to avoid it.
Sven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
Sven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Sven looks to land a combination but Arnason avoids it well.
Arnason throwing a counter right hand but Sven manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason misses with the combination.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sven can do to turn this around?
Arnason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sven misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason throws a body punch but Sven moves out of range.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from Sven.
Arnason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sven was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnason.
Sven staying out of range there.
Arnason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arnason digs a good body shot into Sven's ribs.
Arnason misses the shot to the body.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Arnason.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven slips under a jab.
Arnason misses with a lunging right hand
and Sven counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Arnason blocks the leg kick.
Arnason slips a straight right by Sven.
Arnason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sven.
And Sven responds with a good body kick, but Arnason manages to step out the way in time.
Arnason connects with a body shot that sends Sven's belly button to the back.
Arnason looks to land a combination but Sven avoids it well.
Sven misses with a kick to the body.
Arnason scores with the left hand. Sven knows he should have avoided that one.
Sven slips a straight right by Arnason.
Sven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Arnason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnason.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sven might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Arnason has got the better of the exchanges.
Arnason throws a combination that misses
and Sven counters with a stiff right hand.
Sven misses with a looping left.
Arnason moves away from the strike by Sven.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sven moves away.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sven staying out of range there.
Arnason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sven on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. Sven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven throws out a counter right but Arnason avoids it with no problem.
Arnason misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Arnason.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but Sven slips the punch.
Arnason thuds a left hand into Sven's body.
Sven staying out of range there.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Arnason.
Arnason swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sven counter with a right hand.
Arnason's corner calls for a 1-2. Arnason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Arnason misses with an uppercut
letting Sven counter with a right hand.
Sven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arnason moves away from the strike by Sven.
Arnason throws a poor cross that misses
and Sven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnason is rocked!
Jeremy Arnason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. Sven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Arnason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnason misses with a right hand
and Sven counters with a good, hard body kick but Arnason shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sven drops Arnason with a huge uppercut! Arnason drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sven is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!
In defeat, Jeremy Arnason stepped up to the mic, saying '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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Krister Soderberg (ranked 1619 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Khadem Abdul Karim (ranked 187 p4p, 209 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Khadem Abdul Karim was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krister Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim lands a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdul Karim clinches with his opponent.
Abdul Karim has hold of one of Soderberg's legs. Soderberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdul Karim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdul Karim slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim throws a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdul Karim as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdul Karim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents Soderberg from breaking the clinch.
Abdul Karim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdul Karim pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdul Karim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abdul Karim leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim has clasped his hands together around Soderberg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Soderberg tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Abdul Karim controls the position.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Soderberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abdul Karim manages to circle out of the way.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim defends it nicely.
Abdul Karim unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim has Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdul Karim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soderberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Abdul Karim sprawls well.
Abdul Karim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soderberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soderberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg is looking to counter the offense by Abdul Karim and move into the clinch.
Krister Soderberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul Karim. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim looks to land a right hand but Soderberg moved out of range.
Soderberg moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdul Karim smiles and moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim gets a clinch.
Soderberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soderberg to the mat. Soderberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soderberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Soderberg passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soderberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderberg is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Karim throws a combination that misses
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Abdul Karim blocks the move with his legs.
Abdul Karim is letting Soderberg control him for a moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soderberg tries to stand but Abdul Karim is controlling his head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krister Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krister Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul Karim 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim 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 AJ Brown (ranked 629 p4p, 438 weight class) and Bartholomew Bainbridge (ranked 104 p4p, 66 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - Undefeated. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Bainbridge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown throws a hook but Bainbridge blocks it.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Brown.
Bainbridge closes the distance and clinches.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bainbridge avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bainbridge scrambles back to his feet.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Bainbridge raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Bainbridge tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
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!
The crowd cheers as Bainbridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Bainbridge looks to clinch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Bainbridge 's knee.
Brown misses the body punch
and Bainbridge counters with an inside leg kick.
Bainbridge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bainbridge.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Bainbridge lands.
Brown throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Bainbridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Brown misses.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Bainbridge moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Bainbridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Bainbridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Bainbridge.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown stuns Bainbridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bainbridge misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Despite the aggression on Bainbridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Brown misses.
Bainbridge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Bainbridge moves away and avoids it.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bainbridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Bainbridge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bainbridge.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bainbridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Bainbridge moves into the clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
AJ Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown pushes Bainbridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bainbridge stalling.
A short right from Brown.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bainbridge digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge lands a shot to the body.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown working aggressively here.
Bainbridge is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
AJ Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Some wild striking there from Bainbridge.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bainbridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Bainbridge moves away and avoids it.
Brown swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Bainbridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bainbridge throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Bainbridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge clinches.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot.
Brown thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
Bainbridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown lands a jab.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Bainbridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Bainbridge - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Bainbridge misses its intended target.
Bainbridge cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Bainbridge was not able to check.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Bainbridge slips a straight right by Brown.
Bainbridge drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Brown.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Bainbridge has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Brown.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Bainbridge takes a shot to the head.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Bainbridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Brown!
A victorious AJ Brown 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 Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 545 p4p, 378 weight class) and Marcus Greene (ranked 77 p4p, 57 weight class). Greene has chosen Tokyo Drifting - Glass Animals & Denzel Curry as his entrance music. Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Costeau misses.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Costeau. Beautiful body shot.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene takes a kick to the side of the head.
Costeau defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Costeau's head.
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Costeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costeau looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene thuds his right hand into Costeau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Costeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene swings for the body but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene cracks Costeau with a good jab.
Costeau dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Greene throws a right hand that Costeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Costeau also avoids with ease.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Costeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greene looks to land a combination but Costeau avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Costeau on the side of the head.
Costeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Costeau lands a nice looking body shot.
Greene lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costeau. That's going to slow Greene down.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene avoids the head kick by Costeau.
Costeau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau slips under a jab from Greene.
Costeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costeau.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Greene.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Costeau lands with a light punch inside.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greene as Costeau tries to tie him up.
Costeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Costeau has Greene pressed against the cage.
Costeau has Greene pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
Greene has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Costeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Greene can turn it around.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Greene.
Costeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau misses with a jab to the body
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costeau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Greene walks into a left hand.
Greene scores with a body shot.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Costeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costeau momentarily.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Costeau.
Costeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Costeau misses with a body shot
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Costeau with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
Costeau lands a really nice looking cross but Greene seems unphased.
Greene misses with a hook
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costeau misses with a body kick.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costeau momentarily.
Costeau tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Costeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene lands a jab to Costeau's midsection.
Costeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Greene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Costeau takes one on the button.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greene throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Costeau throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Costeau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Greene misses.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costeau slips under a jab.
And Costeau counters with a quick kick to the body but Greene blocks it.
Greene 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.
A jab lands there for Greene.
A left lands for Greene.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau misses with a head kick.
Greene cracks Costeau with an open hand slap.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Costeau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Costeau. Beautiful body shot.
Costeau misses with a looping left.
Costeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Greene misses
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau lands with a nice body punch.
Greene throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
Costeau misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Costeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Greene.
Greene throws a jab when Costeau was well out of range.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Costeau clinches up against the cage.
Costeau has Greene pressed against the cage.
Costeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Greene tries to work over Costeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Costeau has him pressed against the cage.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Costeau slips under a jab from Greene.
Costeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcus Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costeau.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Costeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau misses the jab.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Costeau throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Costeau misses with a jab to the body
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Costeau throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
Costeau connects with the punch.
Costeau dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Costeau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Costeau moved out of range.
Costeau throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
Costeau throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Costeau takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene throws a right and a left that Costeau avoids nicely.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Greene blocks the leg kick.
Greene misses the jab.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Costeau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Costeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene throws out a counter right but Costeau avoids it with no problem.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Costeau - just one landing.
Costeau staying out of range there.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Costeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Costeau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Greene throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Greene misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Costeau. Greene shrugs it off though.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costeau. Costeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene throws a hook but Costeau blocks it.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Greene throws a right hand that Costeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Costeau also avoids with ease.
Costeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costeau takes the fight into the clinch.
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costeau misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Costeau throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
Costeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greene misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costeau slips under a jab.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene slips under a jab from Costeau.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene lands with a hook. Costeau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Greene blocks a leg kick.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Greene moves out of range.
Costeau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greene scores with a jab. Costeau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
It looked like Costeau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Greene.
I think Greene 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Greene!
A very excited looking Marcus Greene 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 Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 283 p4p, 597 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 32 p4p, 67 weight class). Mukunzi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Mukunzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions with a hook.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions misses with a hook.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a counter combo.
Legions throws out a powerful jab.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mukunzi can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Legions has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Legions throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Legions throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legions misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Legions misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Mukunzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Legions has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legions scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Legions throws a right and a left that Mukunzi avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Crunch! Mukunzi slams his shin into Legions's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions misses with a two punch combination.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Legions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Legions throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Legions throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Legions is breathing heavily.
Legions swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions cracks Mukunzi with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mukunzi.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Legions slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Mukunzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mukunzi lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Legions throws a series of punches but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a low kick, right behind Legions 's knee.
Legions is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukunzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Legions clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Mukunzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a nice leg kick.
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legions scores with a nice head shot.
Mukunzi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Mukunzi.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooh!!! Mukunzi has knocked Legions down with a huge combo! Mukunzi steps away and waves a wobbly Legions back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Legions is rocked!
That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Legions lands.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legions is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
A head kick misses from Legions.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Legions displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi finds Legions's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Legions flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mukunzi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Legions will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 117 p4p, 495 weight class) and Beau Abner (ranked 13 p4p, 34 weight class). Frewin comes into the arena with Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Abner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner tries to bum rush Frewin with a series of wild strikes but Frewin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frewin throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Frewin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abner doesn't seem bothered though.
Frewin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner looks for the body kick but Frewin saw that one coming.
Abner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Abner looks to move away, Frewin throws a big counter combo but Abner just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frewin has time to react.
Abner misses with a body shot
and Frewin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abner 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 Frewin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frewin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crunch! Abner slams his shin into Frewin's torso.
Abner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frewin.
Abner throws the left hand but Frewin avoids the punch easily.
Frewin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Abner
and Frewin counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner lands with a shot to the body.
Abner scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin manages to break the clinch.
Abner takes the fight into the clinch.
Abner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frewin prevents a body shot from Abner.
Abner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frewin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Abner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Frewin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abner misses with a leg kick
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frewin.
Abner connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Frewin out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Beau Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Butch Frewin stepped up to the mic, saying 'What in tarnation!'.
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