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Sucker Punch Pro Series 277 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 1914 p4p, 3077 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 239 p4p, 357 weight class). Adrian Galanis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jun Liu's chin.
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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 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galanis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Galanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Galanis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
Galanis misses with a straight right.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu thows a leg kick but Galanis checks it
and Galanis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu clobbers Galanis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galanis dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Galanis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Liu.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Galanis throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.
Liu tries to work over Galanis's front leg with a kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis lands a slapping body shot.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanis scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Galanis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galanis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Galanis walks into a left hand.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu lunges at Galanis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galanis's hand.
Liu thows a leg kick but Galanis checks it
and Galanis counters with an outside leg kick.
Galanis drops Liu with a beautiful combination! Liu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Galanis is looking for the KO!
 Liu is rocked!
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!
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Galanis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Galanis.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Galanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu misses with a hook
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Liu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Galanis is out of range.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Galanis tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Galanis throws a counter combo.
Galanis cracks Liu with a good jab.
Galanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Galanis counters with a left to the body.
Galanis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Galanis misses with a straight left.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galanis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Liu.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galanis missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanis off the cage and back into range.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Galanis moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Galanis looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu slips under a jab.
Galanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galanis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Liu misses the jab.
Galanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu feints a jab promting Galanis to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Galanis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Galanis misses with a body shot.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Galanis misses.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Galanis lands a head shot.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu scores with a head kick. Galanis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Galanis is out of range.
Galanis tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galanis swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Galanis lands with a shot to the body.
Galanis misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galanis lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Galanis takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liu blocks a head kick by Galanis.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galanis. That did some damage!
Galanis throws a combination. Liu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Galanis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu throws a combination that misses
and Galanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galanis connects with a looping right hand.
Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Liu with a hook.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galanis throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Galanis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galanis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Galanis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galanis.
Galanis looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis lands a jab.
Liu throws a low kick but Galanis moves out of range easily.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Galanis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a head kick that Galanis semi-blocks.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galanis tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Galanis's shoulder, as Galanis tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Galanis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanis lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Galanis takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanis to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Galanis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Liu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Liu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Galanis!
A very excited looking Adrian Galanis 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1802 p4p, 2099 weight class) and Edward Mills (ranked 238 p4p, 283 weight class). Mills is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Mills misses.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Mills avoided it.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mills motions for Gerber to come forward. Mills throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Mills.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Mills tries to land a front kick but Gerber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerber is looking for a counter combo.
Mills lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Gerber moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mills is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Mills throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerber blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
And Gerber counters with a quick kick to the body but Mills blocks it.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills misses with a body kick.
Gerber throws a counter high kick but Mills was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Mills lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands a head kick!
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a hugh head kick that removes Mills from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 997 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Jamil Hurst (ranked 139 p4p, 252 weight class). Hurst has chosen Keep Their Heads Ringin' as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Hurst's defenses.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurst counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurst takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Hurst with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurst. That did some damage!
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hurst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Hurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
And Hurst tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Hurst postures up.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed controlling Hurst's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hurst lands a couple of digs.
Hurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Hurst content to stall in guard here.
Hurst is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurst scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst postures up.
Reed pulls Hurst in to control the position.
Reed controls Hurst momentarily but Hurst frees himself.
Hurst throwing strikes but missing.
Reed is pulling down on Hurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurst, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurst checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurst circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurst digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a looping left.
And Hurst tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed motions for Hurst to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Reed.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jamil Hurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed thuds his right hand into Hurst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurst is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to roll over but Hurst keeps him under control.
Hurst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!
Reed has the hooks in. Hurst is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed is looking to control Hurst but Hurst is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Hurst right now.
Reed wants to control the position but Hurst frees himself and scrambles - Reed manages to regain control in side control.
Reed advances to full mount.
Reed controlling from mount.
Reed prevents Hurst from getting the reversal.
Reed looking to control but Hurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Hurst wants to hold on but Reed pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hurst is looking to get to half guard.
Reed controlling from the full mount.
Hurst is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Hurst is working to get back to half guard.
Hurst is still trying to improve position.
Reed looking to control but Hurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed wants to stand but Hurst is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hurst regains half guard.
Reed is taking a breather. Hurst says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed dominated that second round.
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!
Hurst throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A combination from Hurst does no damage.
Hurst drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Reed misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target.
Hurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst staying out of range there.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
Hurst unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed stuns Hurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Hurst changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurst rushes Reed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Hurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lands with a cross.
Hurst takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Reed misses.
Hurst throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Hurst with a jab.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed feints and then cracks Hurst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurst down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Hurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed cracks Hurst with an open hand slap.
Hurst shoots in and gets a takedown into Reed's guard.
Hurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Hurst's head to control his posture.
Hurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
Hurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed has Hurst pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Ben Reed.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultima Koivisto (ranked 1022 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Leon Lentz (ranked 138 p4p, 173 weight class). Leon Lentz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 37 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ultima Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Lentz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Lentz throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lentz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Lentz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koivisto lands with a right hand.
Lentz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lentz throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lentz misses.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Koivisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lentz doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Lentz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Koivisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lentz misses with a leg kick
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koivisto.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Lentz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz lands with a shot to the body.
Lentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto stuns Lentz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koivisto misses the body punch
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lentz throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Lentz misses with a body kick.
Lentz defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto throws the kick towards the body but Lentz avoids it.
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lentz walks into a left hand.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Lentz throws a big shot that misses.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLentz.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lentz.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Lentz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Koivisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Lentz throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lentz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Lentz moves out of range.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Lentz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lentz takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lentz has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Koivisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lentz feints a jab promting Koivisto to slip. Lentz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koivisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto with a jab.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lentz misses with a wild body shot.
Lentz moves in looking to clinch but Koivisto pushes him off.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto blocks a head kick by Lentz.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Lentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto scores with a hook.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lentz.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lentz misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lentz misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Koivisto blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Koivisto finds it's way through Lentz's defenses.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Koivisto throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lentz has time to react.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Lentz.
Lentz scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lentz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koivisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Lentz misses with a combination
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lentz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lentz wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
It looked like Koivisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lentz.
Koivisto thuds a left hand into Lentz's body.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Lentz moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz is looking to score with low kicks.
Koivisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lentz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a shot to the body
and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Koivisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Koivisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Lentz avoided it.
Lentz misses with a straight left.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Koivisto dodges the punch combination from Lentz.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivisto thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Lentz slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lentz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lentz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koivisto has got the better of the exchanges.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to land a front kick but Lentz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lentz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range.
Koivisto thuds a left hand into Lentz's body.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lentz lunges at Koivisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koivisto's hand.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Lentz.
Lentz lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
Lentz throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz misses the jab.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lentz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Lentz's head back.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Lentz ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lentz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Lentz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lentz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lentz throws a head kick but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lentzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Lentz takes one to the chin there.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Lentz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lentz connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz throws a chopping leg kick but Koivisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lentz is looking to clinch.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Lentz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Koivisto.
Lentz misses the jab.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Lentz should have avoided that one.
A cross from Koivisto lands.
Koivisto with a hook.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Lentz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Koivisto tests Lentz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lentz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto lands a head shot.
Koivisto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lentz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lentz defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lentz.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leon Lentz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto thows a body kick. Lentz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koivisto 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
Our winner, Ultima Koivisto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Landon McGuire (ranked 427 p4p, 914 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 56 p4p, 124 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - When Legends Rise. Le Franc has chosen [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Franc, which made it look bad.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Le Franc darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc is working McGuire over against the cage.
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Le Franc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Franc 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Franc jabs at McGuire's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Franc gets a clinch.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Franc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
McGuire jumps guard.
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Le Franc has passed into half guard!
Le Franc wants to stand up but McGuire has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Le Franc prevents McGuire from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control but Le Franc passes into side.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Franc wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his arm.
Le Franc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Le Franc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Franc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Le Franc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Franc.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Le Franc.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Le Franc forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Le Franc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc moves into the clinch successfully.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Le Franc lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Franc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Le Franc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into Le Franc's guard.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Franc has wrist control.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire works over Le Franc with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Franc wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
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.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Franc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc lands a jab to the head.
Le Franc tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Franc as he jumps to the side.
Le Franc 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Franc tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Le Franc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
McGuire slips a straight right by Le Franc.
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Le Franc has the dominant position.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le Franc tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Le Franc pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Le Franc moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire tries to move into range but Le Franc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Le Franc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc clinches with his opponent.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Franc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Le Franc.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Le Franc avoided it.
McGuire thows a body kick. Le Franc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Le Franc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Franc 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrengarry (ranked 387 p4p, 801 weight class) and Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 52 p4p, 106 weight class). Barrengarry comes to the cage accompanied by The Young Crazed Peeling by The Distillers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mammadov is out of range.
Mammadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrengarry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mammadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mammadov clobbers Barrengarry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barrengarry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammadov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mammadov throws a front kick that sends Barrengarry stumbling back into the cage.
Mammadov throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Barrengarry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mammadov takes one to the side of the head.
Barrengarry lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrengarry lands a two punch combo.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry misses the body punch
and Mammadov counters with a head kick that drops Barrengarry to the mat! Barrengarry scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Barrengarry is rocked!
Mammadov delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Barrengarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Barrengarry is on queer street and Mammadov is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Yusuf Mammadov!
A relieved looking Yusuf Mammadov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 298 p4p, 470 weight class) and Godefroy Courtial (ranked 29 p4p, 43 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez tries to keep at a distance but Courtial has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial presses Jimenez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Courtials head.
Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courtial or not.
A nice left hand lands by Jimenez.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial lands a body shot.
A short left from Courtial.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jimenez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws out a leg kick but Jimenez moves out of range and Courtial only half commits.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws a body kick that misses.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Courtial on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jimenez. Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
Courtial lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Courtial connects with the punch.
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Jimenez avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jimenez checks it well.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Courtial moved away.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial thumps Jimenez with a low kick.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez closes the distance and pushes Courtial back into the cage.
Courtial is working Jimenez over against the cage.
Courtial lands a left hand.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimenez breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Jimenez.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Courtial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial shapes to counter with a head kick.
Courtial jabs at Jimenez's body.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jimenez's head backwards.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Courtial.
Jimenez throws a head kick that half lands.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Jimenez's body.
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Courtial thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Courtial's head backwards.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Jimenez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Courtial.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Courtial circles away.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Courtial misses with a hook to the body
and Jimenez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimenez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial blocks a leg kick.
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial lands with a right hand.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Courtial misses the jab.
Jimenez lands the left hand.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Courtial.
A punch combination from Jimenez misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jimenez.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial misses the jab.
Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Courtial with a hook.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Nice shot by Jimenez.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Courtial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Courtial is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
Courtial rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Courtial's guard.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimenez passes Courtial's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courtial manages to get to full guard.
Courtial working a defensive guard but Jimenez passes into half guard.
Jimenez passes to side control.
Courtial manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jimenez's best efforts.
Courtial wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Courtial tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Courtial is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Courtial trying to control here.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.
Courtial won't allow Jimenez to pass to mount.
Courtial is holding on to half guard well.
Jimenez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Courtial gets back to full guard.
Courtial working a defensive guard but Jimenez passes into half guard.
Courtial is trying to control but can't.
Jimenez is trying to control the action in half guard but Courtial is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimenez.
Courtial is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Godefroy Courtial.
I think Courtial 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 63 p4p, 171 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 9 p4p, 23 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spratt's choice of entrance music: Fit But You Know It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spratt takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spratt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barkley connects with a jab.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spratt's head backwards.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Spratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Spratt does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley jabs at Spratt's body.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley with a hook.
Spratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spratt slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley takes one to the chin there.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spratt counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley throws a low kick, looking for Spratt's leg but Spratt calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkley throws a sloppy body shot
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spratts head.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spratt.
Spratt is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt.
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spratt throws a chopping leg kick but Barkley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
And Barkley counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spratt takes one to the chin there.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spratt! But no joy.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Spratt motions for Barkley to come forward. Spratt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley slips a jab from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a leg kick.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley pushes Spratt away with a front kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Spratt counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt tries to work over Barkley's front leg with a kick but Barkley checks it.
Barkley has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Spratt checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Spratt misses with a low kick as Barkley jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Spratt's legs.
Spratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Spratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
A leg kick checked by Spratt.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley throws a low kick but Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barkley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spratt on the side of the head.
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spratt, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spratts head.
Spratt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spratt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spratt or not.
Spratt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt breaks the clinch.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Spratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Spratt moves his leg out of the way.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the body.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barkley has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Barkley as he checks the leg kick.
Spratt misses the jab.
Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Spratt.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Spratt blocks the leg kick.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Barkley wants to clinch but Spratt slips to the side
and Spratt counters with a leg kick.
Spratt slips a straight right by Barkley.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Spratt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley tries a low kick but Spratt avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spratt.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spratt scores with a jab. Barkley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Spratt throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley lands a front kick.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Spratt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt with a jab.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
Some bone on bone action there as Spratt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spratt! But no joy.
Spratt misses with a leg kick.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley delivers a nice body kick.
Spratt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Barkley tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Jab from Barkley.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Good exchange - Barkley coming out on top.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
Spratt takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Spratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley blocks a jab.
And Barkley counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Barkley gets a clinch.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barkley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 18 p4p, 169 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class). Tax Payer comes into the arena with Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka blaring out of the sound system. Jean Baptiste has chosen Born on the Bayou as his entrance music. Brady Jean Baptiste has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Finnish Tax Payer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer scores with a nice strike.
Tax Payer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tax Payer drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jean Baptiste avoided it.
Tax Payer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Baptiste motions for Tax Payer to come forward. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Jean Baptiste. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy right hand. Tax Payer should have avoided that one.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Tax Payer knows he should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tax Payer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jean Baptiste thinks about the counter body kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jean Baptiste fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tax Payer on the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tax Payer checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste just manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Jean Baptiste lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
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.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tax Payer. Those never looked like landing.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jean Baptiste feints a jab promting Tax Payer to slip. Jean Baptiste then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tax Payer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste clinches.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the side of Tax Payer's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tax Payer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Tax Payer back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands a head shot.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jean Baptiste catches Tax Payer right on the button with a cross.
Tax Payer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tax Payer really felt that one!
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tax Payer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer misses with a two punch combination.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab. Tax Payer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste rushes Tax Payer and presses him up against the cage.
Jean Baptiste makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tax Payer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jean Baptiste presses Tax Payer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Tax Payer avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Tax Payer avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste keeps Tax Payer at a distance using the push kick.
Tax Payer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jean Baptiste. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tax Payer takes one on the button.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Tax Payer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer cracks Jean Baptiste with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Jean Baptiste instigates a clinch.
Tax Payer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jean Baptiste has double underhooks.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Tax Payer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax Payer's elbow.
Tax Payer has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste works on Tax Payer's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste works on Tax Payer's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jean Baptiste.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jean Baptiste controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Tax Payer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tax Payer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tax Payer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tax Payer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jean Baptiste scores with a spinning back kick!
Tax Payer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tax Payer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Tax Payer misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Tax Payer motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tax Payer takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jean Baptiste connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste connects with a right hand. Tax Payer shakes it off.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a body kick
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Tax Payer takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Tax Payer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.
Tax Payer takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jean Baptiste lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tax Payer will feel that in the morning.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tax Payer at a distance.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste fakes the leg kick and cracks Tax Payer in the body.
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tax Payer's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tax Payer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jean Baptiste throws an off balance right hand
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
Jean Baptiste lands with a hook. Tax Payer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jean Baptiste. Tax Payer shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Jean Baptiste cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a head kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
A left lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste with the inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer works Jean Baptiste's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste works the jab nicely.
Jean Baptiste jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jean Baptiste 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste is the new featherweight champion!
Brady Jean Baptiste thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 10 p4p, 333 weight class) and Juan Christiano (ranked 1 p4p, 45 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kamara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BLIND SPOTS. Christiano has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a nice right hand.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Kamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Kamara throws a big counter combination but Christiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Kamara lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Kamara.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Christiano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamara blocks it well.
Kamara works Christiano's body with a nice hook.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Kamara blocks the low kick.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamara, as that shot connected.
Christiano 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara looks to throw a body kick
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christiano throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara scores with a nice strike.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
Kamara lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kamara swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara throws a lazy body kick
and Christiano counters with a body kick.
Kamara 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.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christiano counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamara shrugs it off.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Kamara's torso.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Kamara.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamara blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christiano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamara has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKamara.
Nice shot by Kamara.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christiano can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Kamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano misses the jab.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Christiano misses.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Kamara moved away.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Kamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamara.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Kamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamara's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamara misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Kamara throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Christiano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamara to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamara misses with a hook.
A left lands for Kamara.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Kamara was not able to check.
Kamara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christiano just manages to avoid it.
Kamara avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Kamara 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.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamara with a jab.
Christiano throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Christiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamara.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Kamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamara.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamara.
Kamara backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kamara
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamara throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Kamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Kamara thuds his right hand into Christiano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamara slips under a jab from Christiano.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamara tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Kamara throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Kamara is predictable there
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara scores with a body shot.
Kamara cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamara keeps Christiano at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Christiano misses.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Christiano in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Christiano with a nice cross.
Kamara misses with an uppercut.
Christiano jabs Kamara right on the nose. Kamara blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Kamara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiano's hands.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a three punch combo that has Christiano backing up. Christiano nods at Kamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamara throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano slips a straight right by Kamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Kamara throws a good cross that connects.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamara steps away.
Kamara is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Kamara's torso.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christiano if he has to take too many more of those.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Kamara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamara stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kamara
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
That kick from Kamara tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Kamara backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamara's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Kamara avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara scores with a leg kick.
Christiano slips a jab from Kamara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christiano! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Kamara feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Kamara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamara throws a shot to the body.
Kamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Kamara checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a left to the body.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamara duly obliges.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Kamara's leg but Kamara calmly moves out of range.
As Christiano backs away, Kamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Kamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Kamara saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
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 Tagnarach Kamara.
Well Kamara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Tagnarach Kamara stared into the camera and said 'Never lost to a Jew in me life.'.
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