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C262: Albatross vs Femme II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Jesus Karter (ranked 1214 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Blade Wilson (ranked 156 p4p, 214 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Blade Wilson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter 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.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Karter.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter misses with a left hand
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karter throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karter.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Karter throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Karter misses with a jab to the body
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter misses the jab.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Karter.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Karter misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson keeps Karter at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karter throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Karter throws a lazy body kick
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Karter 's knee.
Wilson forces Karter back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson cracks Karter with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Karter fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Wilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilson can turn it around.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Karter misses with the head strike.
Wilson lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Karter lands a jab to the head.
Karter lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Karter takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Wilson is rocked!
 It looks like Blade Wilson has been cut.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Karter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wilson feints a counter leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wilson 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.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Karter to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blade Wilson!
Blade Wilson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Red Jesus Karter spoke after the fight, saying 'Go fuck yourselves '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 876 p4p, 1163 weight class) and Andor Seres (ranked 124 p4p, 167 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Seres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seres forces Ape back against the cage and clinches.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seres.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seres throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Seres controls the action.
Seres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to force a seperation but Seres has the dominant position.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape landing knees to the head.
It looks like Andor Seres has been cut.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seres backwards.
Ape tries a body shot but Seres blocks it.
Knees to the body from Ape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Seres misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Seres lands with a left to the head.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Seres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seres staying out of range there.
Seres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Ape does no damage.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seres counters with a nice leg kick.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seres.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Seres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seres defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seres jabs Ape right on the nose. Ape blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seres.
Seres throws a body shot but no joy.
Seres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Seres ducks down to avoid it.
Seres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seres tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ape cracks Seres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ape throws a hook but Seres blocks it.
Ape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seres.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seres blocks a head kick by Ape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape takes one to the chin there.
Seres avoids the body shot from Ape.
Ape 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.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Seres counters with an outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ape on the side of the head.
Seres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seres stopping the sweep attempt from Ape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape controls Seres momentarily but Seres frees himself.
Seres content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape wants to get back to his feet but Seres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andor Seres's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seres is able to avoid easily.
Seres scores with a decent looking hook.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Seres slips under a jab.
It seemed like Seres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seres throws a right hand that Ape ducks under and follows up with a left that Ape also avoids with ease.
Seres with a hook.
Ape misses with an uppercut.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Seres moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Seres.
Andor Seres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Seres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seres clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Seres there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ape keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ape trying to control from the bottom.
Seres wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seres not doing much here.
Seres wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
Ape is trying to control but can't.
Seres not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Seres blocks the leg kick.
Ape throws a head kick but Seres moves out of range.
Seres blocks a head kick by Ape.
Good exchange - Seres coming out on top.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for Seres's leg but Seres calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seres checks a low kick from Ape.
Seres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Seres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ape.
Seres dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ape drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seres moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a right hand.
Seres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seres struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
Seres is breathing heavily.
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ape throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Seres moves out of range easily.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Seres.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Seres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seres lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seres. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target.
Ape has Seres up against the cage in a clinch.
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch but Seres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seres throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Seres slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andor Seres's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Seres with a nice cross.
Nice body kick there by Ape.
Seres avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape moves away from the strike by Seres.
Seres scores with a jab.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Sloppy strikes from Ape. Those never looked like landing.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ape throws a leg kick but Seres sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seres looks for a takedown but Ape sprawls well.
Ape misses with a shot to the body
and Seres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seres misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seres scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
Ape is looking to clinch but Seres is avoiding it.
Ape slips under a jab.
Ape half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Seres.
Nice defenses there by Seres.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Ape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Seres blocks a leg kick.
Seres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seres tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seres moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Seres as he connects with a hook.
Seres throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape misses with a hook
and Seres counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seres dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
Seres misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Seres blocks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Seres moves away from the strike by Ape.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Seres blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape clinches up with Seres and pushes him back against the cage.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seres is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seres lands with a left to the head.
Seres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape blocking some punches.
Seres lands with a right to the head.
Ape blocks a body shot from Seres.
Seres misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Seres blocks it.
Seres avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Seres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seres is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Seres blocks with his arms.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Seres working aggressively here.
Seres has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Seres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape digs a right hand underneath Seres's ribcage. Seres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Seres lands an uppercut.
 Ape is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seres cracks Ape with a nice body shot.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seres.
Seres lands with a short shot to the head.
Seres creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ape's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ape drops to his knees and Seres pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Seres!
Andor Seres 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 Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1304 p4p, 850 weight class) and Renoa Gracie (ranked 102 p4p, 70 weight class). Gracie has chosen Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie walks into a jab.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Courtial looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Courtial counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Courtial saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Courtial tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GAMMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Courtial is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Courtial defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Courtial tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie is trying to keep Courtial in close.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Courtial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Courtial has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial sitting in guard here, content to control.
Courtial pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Courtial seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Courtial works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Courtial stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Courtial taking a breather here.
Gracie wants to control but Courtial postures up.
Courtial tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Courtial keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Courtial pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Courtial gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Courtial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Courtial has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Courtial stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Courtial is aware though and is defending well.
Courtial not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie working for a triangle but Courtial defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie working for a triangle but Courtial defends it easily.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courtial looking to pass the guard.
Courtial seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Courtial continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Courtial lands with an overhand left.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Courtial throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Courtial seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Courtial's waist but Courtial gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Courtial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Courtial defends it nicely.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Courtial as he jumps to the side.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Courtial coming out on top.
Courtial lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Courtial circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial lands a shot to the body.
Courtial lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Courtial holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Courtial holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Courtial lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial lands a high kick!
Good exchange - Courtial coming out on top.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Courtial on his heels. He'll look to pass Courtial's guard now, I'm sure.
Renoa Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Courtial bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Courtial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courtial looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Courtial pulls his head out easily.
Courtial takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Courtial is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Courtial seems content to control.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Courtial is controlling well.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Courtial is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Courtial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Courtial counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Courtial.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a jab to the head.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Courtial has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Courtial has him pressed against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
A short right from Courtial.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Courtial smiles and moves away.
Courtial stuffs the takedown.
Courtial scores with a head kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Courtial takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Courtial avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Courtial continues to drive forward.
Courtial cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Courtial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Courtial misses with the combination.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Courtial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Courtial sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Courtial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Courtial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Courtial.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Courtial lands a head shot.
Courtial keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Courtial thumps Gracie with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Courtial gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Courtial forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Courtial has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Courtial 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 587 p4p, 1071 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 49 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Dixon's head back.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dixon.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Dixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Joseph seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph tries to counter by clinching up but Dixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon 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.
Joseph slips a straight right by Dixon.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Joseph is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Joseph with a hook.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a quick counter head kick but Dixon was just out of range.
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon goes for a takedown attempt but Joseph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Dixon's body. Dixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Joseph lands with a hook. Dixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joseph lands a high kick!
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joseph!
Joseph throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph cracks Dixon with an open hand slap.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon scores with a three punch combo!
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Dixon slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph misses the body punch
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Dixon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joseph tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dixon sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph slips under a jab from Dixon.
A quick step to the side and Joseph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Dixon has Joseph pressed against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Dixon keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
Well Joseph 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 758 p4p, 573 weight class) and Zett Jukassa (ranked 98 p4p, 71 weight class). Broderick comes to the cage accompanied by Mind by Savanah. 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 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick misses with a body punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broderick misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Broderick throws a leg kick but Jukassa moved away.
Broderick wants to land a leg kick but Jukassa is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broderick . Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broderick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Broderick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukassa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broderick moves into the clinch successfully.
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broderick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Broderick tries to clinch but Jukassa is having none of it.
Broderick thows a body kick. Jukassa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Broderick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jukassa in his tracks.
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Broderick throws a series of punches but Jukassa avoids them all with ease.
Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick lands a jab to the head.
Jukassa connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jukassa's head backwards.
Broderick scores with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broderick .
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukassa is looking for the big counter here.
Broderick throws a nice head kick!
Broderick throws a sloppy head kick
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broderick connects with a solid leg kick.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Broderick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jukassa working aggressively here.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jukassa fails to land.
Jukassa is trying to break the clinch but Broderick has him pressed against the cage.
Jukassa pushes Broderick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Broderick .
Broderick misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukassa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Broderick on the inside.
Broderick working Jukassa over with knees to the body.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Broderick obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Broderick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Jukassa.
Broderick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jukassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick lands with a light punch inside.
Jukassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukassa blocks an uppercut.
Jukassa working aggressively here.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jukassa.
Broderick throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukassa.
Broderick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broderick tries to throw a body punch but Jukassa avoids it by throwing Broderick back against the cage.
A short right from Jukassa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Jukassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jukassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jukassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Broderick .
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Broderick tries to clinch up but Jukassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukassa lands a right hook to the body.
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Broderick lunges at Jukassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jukassa's hand.
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
A slow jab from Jukassa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick closes the distance and pushes Jukassa back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukassa.
Broderick scores a nice knee to the body.
Broderick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Broderick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukassa can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukassa wants to get back to striking at distance but Broderick won't allow it.
A short right from Broderick .
A short left from Broderick .
Jukassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Broderick .
A right hook to the body lands for Broderick .
Broderick manages to break the clinch.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Broderick to score with a decent uppercut.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Broderick wants to clinch but Jukassa slips to the side
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Broderick darts in trying to clinch
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jukassa tries to keep at a distance but Broderick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jukassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Broderick .
Nice body punch from Broderick - that landed with a thud.
Jukassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukassa has a couple of punches blocked by Broderick .
Broderick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jukassa lands a left hand.
Jukassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukassa.
Jukassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukassa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broderick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Broderick tries to throw a body punch but Jukassa avoids it by throwing Broderick back against the cage.
Hunter Broderick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jukassa fails to land.
Jukassa managing to block the knees to the body from Broderick .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jukassa takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
Broderick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Jukassa as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Jukassa.
Jukassa throws a head punch that misses.
Jukassa blocks an uppercut.
Jukassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukassa misses the shot to the body.
Broderick scores with a head kick. Jukassa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunter Broderick is winning the standup battle so far.
Broderick swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Broderick misses with the body kick
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Broderick throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Broderick misses with a kick to the body.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jukassa connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukassa.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Jukassa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broderick moves into the clinch.
Jukassa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jukassa as Broderick tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
A short left from Jukassa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Broderick .
A nice right hand lands inside from Broderick .
Broderick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukassa tries a body shot but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukassa.
Jukassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
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!
Broderick rushes Jukassa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jukassa prevents a body shot from Broderick .
Broderick misses with a body punch.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jukassa.
A short uppercut from Broderick .
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Broderick connects with a knee to the head.
Broderick throws a head punch that misses.
Jukassa tries to break free but Broderick pushes him back against the cage.
Jukassa has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Broderick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Broderick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa pushes Broderick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Broderick lands.
Jab by Jukassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukassa checks a low kick from Broderick .
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Broderick misses with a combination
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Broderick looks to clinch
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick throws a wild body kick that Jukassa sees coming a mile off.
Broderick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broderick is looking to slow Jukassa down with leg kicks.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Broderick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Broderick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Broderick throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
Broderick wants to clinch up but Jukassa keeps it at a distance.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broderick takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Broderick slips a jab from Jukassa.
Broderick misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Broderick tries to clinch there but Jukassa circles away.
Jukassa throws a counter combo.
Broderick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Broderick .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Broderick tries to clinch up but Jukassa circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Broderick instigates a clinch.
Broderick throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukassa.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jukassa's efforts to push away.
Broderick digs a right hand into Jukassa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukassa's gas tank.
Jukassa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Broderick has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Broderick .
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jukassa is defending well for now.
Broderick pushes Jukassa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broderick lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa tries a body shot but Broderick blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukassa.
Jukassa tries to throw a body punch but Broderick avoids it by throwing Jukassa back against the cage.
Jukassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Broderick prevents Jukassa from breaking the clinch.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the head but Jukassa blocks with his arms.
Jukassa pushes Broderick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Broderick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Broderick avoids it with no problem.
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Broderick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukassa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Broderick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broderick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Broderick !
A very excited looking Hunter Broderick 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jane Malley (ranked 432 p4p, 271 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 59 p4p, 37 weight class). Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano . Jane Malley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jane Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasamsun checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kasamsun finds it's way through Malley's defenses.
Kasamsun checks a low kick from Malley.
Kasamsun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malley moves in looking to clinch but Kasamsun pushes him off.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malley slips under a jab.
Kasamsun gets a clinch.
Kasamsun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kasamsun trying to stall but Malley improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kasamsun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasamsun misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malley is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasamsun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Kasamsun.
A body shot lands from Malley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Malley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kasamsun is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malley to the mat. Malley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Malley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kasamsun has a closed guard, preventing Malley from standing up.
Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasamsun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malley tries to stand but Kasamsun is controlling from the bottom.
Malley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malley wanted to stand there but Kasamsun had control of the position.
Kasamsun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Malley blocks it.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a right hand to the body.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley 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.
Kasamsun throws a good cross that connects.
Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Kasamsun catches Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasamsun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasamsun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasamsun somewhat.
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasamsun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun tests Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malley staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasamsun.
Malley has Kasamsun up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Malley gets through Kasamsun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kasamsun tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Malley.
Kasamsun misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasamsun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Malley.
Malley tries a low kick but Kasamsun avoids it.
Kasamsun 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.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malley doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malley cracks a nice hook into Kasamsun's ribs.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Malley slips the punch.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasamsun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malley sprawls well initially but Kasamsun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malley misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Malley defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Malley keeps the fight on the outside.
Malley works Kasamsun's body with a nice hook.
Malley thumps Kasamsun with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Kasamsun swinging wildly here.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasamsun misses with a wild combination.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Kasamsun.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Malley throws a leg kick but Kasamsun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kasamsun connects with a single shot there.
Kasamsun scores with a nice right hand.
Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kasamsun.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Malley slips the punch.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
Malley slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun lands with a nice body punch.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick lands for Malley.
Malley throws a head kick but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a double jab
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley cracks Kasamsun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasamsun shoots for a double leg takedown but Malley sprawls well. He's pushed Kasamsun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Jane Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Kasamsun moves out of range easily.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley motions for Kasamsun to come forward. Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malley punishes Kasamsun's body with a nice straight punch.
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley wants to clinch up but Kasamsun keeps it at a distance.
Kasamsun swinging wildly here.
Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Malley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasamsun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malley on the side of the head.
Malley lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Malley with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kasamsun backs up against the cage.
Malley takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Malley.
Kasamsun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
A short left from Malley.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tightens his grip and picks Malley up, before dumping him to the ground. Malley manages to land in guard.
Malley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Malley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasamsun gets the takedown into side control.
Kasamsun wants to control but Malley is keeping him busy.
Malley holds on to Kasamsun's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malley keeps working.
Malley tries to improve position but can't.
Jane Malley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malley is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kasamsun controls the position from side control.
Malley throws Kasamsun to one side and escapes!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasamsun or perhaps it was just good defense by Malley, which made it look bad.
Kasamsun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
Malley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malley wants it to stay on the feet.
Malley swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
Kasamsun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malley.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Malley scores with a shot to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Kasamsun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kasamsun pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kasamsun lands a takedown into guard.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Malley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malley wants to stand and escape but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun cracks Malley with a solid left hand.
Malley is controlling Kasamsun's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasamsun blocks a low kick nicely.
Kasamsun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasamsun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kasamsun is in Malley's guard.
Kasamsun throws a strike but Malley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley looking to sit in guard and control but Kasamsun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kasamsun postures up.
Malley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malley is on top in guard.
Malley wants to get up but he can't break Kasamsun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malley 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
During a confident post fight interview, Jane Malley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 266 p4p, 209 weight class) and Shigeru Otori (ranked 20 p4p, 15 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the Bayou. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shigeru Otori!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otori looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Otori. That one must have hurt.
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Otori.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Otori.
Jean Baptiste tried to counter with a leg kick but Otori avoided it.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Otori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Otori moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste steps away.
A jab from Otori finds it's way through Jean Baptiste's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Otori throws a big counter head kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Jean Baptiste was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crunch! Otori slams his shin into Jean Baptiste's torso.
Otori tries a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Otori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Otori misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Otori sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Otori lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jean Baptiste with a body shot.
Otori swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
No joy there for Otori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste misses with a lunging right hand
and Otori counters with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands the left hand.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Otori moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jean Baptiste.
Otori connects with the punch.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Otori.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body
and Otori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Otori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
A countering left hand to the body from Otori misses.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shigeru Otori 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.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori lands a jab.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick that misses.
Otori lands a nice hook to Jean Baptiste's body. Jean Baptiste takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Otori moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste walks into a left hand.
Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jean Baptiste. That one must have hurt.
Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Jean Baptiste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Otori's hands.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori 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 swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Otori. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori clobbers Jean Baptiste with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Otori throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Otori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Otori saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Otori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Otori.
Otori lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Otori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Otori scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Otori.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste misses the body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy head kick and Otori moves out of range easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Otori sees coming a mile off.
Otori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Otori sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Jean Baptiste cracks a nice hook into Otori's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking kick to the body. Otori takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a solid body kick.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Otori blocks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Otori throws a right and a left that Jean Baptiste avoids nicely.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Otori.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otori throws a head kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste walks into a stiff left hand from Otori.
Jean Baptiste fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Otori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jean Baptiste is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Otori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otori connects with the punch.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori misses with a hook.
As Otori backs away, Jean Baptiste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Otori punishes Jean Baptiste's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter the offense by Otori and move into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste walks into a straight right hand from Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Otori.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Otori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a jab to the body
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otori.
Jean Baptiste lands with an uppercut that bounces Otori off the cage and back into range.
Otori throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a two punch combination.
Jean Baptiste looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Jean Baptiste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Otori doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Otori jabs Jean Baptiste right on the nose. Jean Baptiste blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jean Baptiste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Otori avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well.
Otori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Otori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Jean Baptiste does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shigeru Otori.
Well Otori has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A relieved looking Shigeru Otori 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 55 p4p, 243 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 11 p4p, 34 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by FED UP. Alderidge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Portland, Oregon. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Woo with a nice calf kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Alderidge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alderidge.
Ji Woo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderidge to score with a decent uppercut.
Alderidge throws a push kick but Ji Woo slaps the foot to one side.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alderidge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Alderidge takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Alderidge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Alderidge slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo blocks a leg kick.
Alderidge throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alderidge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Ji Woo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Alderidge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alderidge walks into a jab.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Alderidge wants to land a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Alderidge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Alderidge walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Alderidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Alderidge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ji Woo lands a jab.
Alderidge takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Alderidge throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderidge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy head kick and Alderidge moves out of range easily.
Ji Woo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alderidge tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo throws a front kick aimed at Alderidge's knee but Alderidge avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge takes one on the button.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ji Woo's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Alderidge lands a jab to the head.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alderidge.
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 Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
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.
Alderidge fakes the leg kick and cracks Ji Woo in the body.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the leg kick from Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ji Woo 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.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Alderidge is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Alderidge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
An inside leg kick from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
Alderidge throws a good cross that connects.
Alderidge moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Ji Woo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Alderidge.
Good leg kick by Alderidge.
A solid body kick from Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ji Woo on the side of the head.
Ji Woo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo tries to counter with a takedown but Alderidge is quick to defend against it.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ji Woo's sensitive parts.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo lands a nice hook to Alderidge's body. Alderidge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo attempts a counter takedown but Alderidge avoids it well and moves away.
Ji Woo tries to work over Alderidge's front leg with a kick but Alderidge checks it.
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alderidge avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderidge.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alderidge checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Alderidge avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge lands a nice shot that snaps Ji Woo's head back.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
A little jabbing left from Alderidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Alderidge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alderidge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ji Woo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Alderidge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alderidge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ranger Alderidge 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!
Alderidge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Alderidge avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Alderidge avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alderidge counters with a body kick.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Alderidge keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters circling a little - Ji Woo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge scores with a body shot.
Alderidge slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ji Woo does no damage.
Ji Woo throws a body kick that misses.
Alderidge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alderidge throws a sloppy body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a left to the body.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
A low kick lands for Ji Woo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the leg kick from Alderidge.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Alderidge works the jab nicely.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ji Woo motions for Alderidge to come forward. Ji Woo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Alderidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alderidge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderidge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Alderidge sees coming a mile off.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alderidge just manages to avoid it.
Alderidge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alderidge throws a wild body kick that Ji Woo sees coming a mile off.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alderidge throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick.
Ji Woo avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge is looking to land body kicks.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Ji Woo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alderidge wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo 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.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ji Woo instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ji Woos head.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
A hook to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Ji Woo's ribcage. Ji Woo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ranger Alderidge.
I think Alderidge 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bong Ji Woo!
A very excited looking Bong Ji Woo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 164 p4p, 36 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 23 p4p, 5 weight class). Matsuda comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Another World. The crowd seem to be enjoying Obaminator's choice of entrance music: Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Obaminator's half guard.
Matsuda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obaminator sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Obaminator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obaminator wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Obaminator is defending well.
Matsuda prevents Obaminator from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Obaminator is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obaminator is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obaminator keeps working.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Obaminator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obaminator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obaminator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matsuda trying to control from half guard but Obaminator is working away.
Obaminator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.
Obaminator regains full guard. Nicely done.
Obaminator keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Obaminator keeps moving.
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsuda trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Obaminator gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obaminator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.
Obaminator won't allow Matsuda to pass to mount.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Obaminator trying to control here.
Obaminator tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obaminator trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Obaminator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obaminator is positioning himself well to prevent Matsuda advancing to mount.
Matsuda throws a strike but Obaminator manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Matsuda tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 2 p4p, 95 weight class) and Violent Femme (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Femme!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
Femme slips under a jab.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Femme. Femme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Femme misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlbatross.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross connects with a high kick.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Femme throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross throws a counter high kick but Femme was just alert enough to avoid it.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme stuns Albatross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Femme takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Femme lands a jab to the nose.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Femme moves away from the strike by Albatross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Femme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Albatross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Femme scores with a body shot.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Albatross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Albatross misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Albatross blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme connects with the punch.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
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!
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Femme avoids it.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Femme closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Albatross quickly recovers to half guard.
Femme trying to pass the guard but Albatross defending well.
Femme controlling the action here.
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Decent striking displayed by Femme there.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Albatross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A jab from Albatross misses.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albatross scores with a one two! Femme had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Femme cracks Albatross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
Nice uppercut lands for Femme. That snapped Albatross's head back.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Albatross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross swinging wildly here.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Femme slips the punch.
Femme dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme connects with a looping right hand.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross staying out of range there.
As Femme looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Femme just gets out of the way.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Femme slips under a jab.
Albatross scores with a jab. Femme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme misses with a straight right.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Femme misses.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Femme misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Femme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Albatross. Those never looked like landing.
Femme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme avoids the head kick by Albatross.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme lunges at Albatross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albatross's hand.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme dives in and grabs Albatross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Albatross pushes down on Femme's head and hops out.
Femme lunges at Albatross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albatross's hand.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme with a hook.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Femme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Albatross throws a head kick but Femme moves out of range.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Femme misses with a hook
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Femme is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Femme jabs Albatross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Femme lands a nice hook to Albatross's body. Albatross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Femme is out of range.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Femme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Femme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Femme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Femme.
Femme cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Femme at a distance.
Femme dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
A jab from Albatross misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Albatross misses the jab.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme tries for a takedown but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Femme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Femme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Femme.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Albatross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Femme finds it's way round the side to connect with Albatross's head.
Femme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Albatross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
Femme goes for a double leg but Albatross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Albatross continues to drive forward.
Albatross gets caught flat footed, as Femme shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Femme controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albatross keeping full guard, as Femme tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme with a hook.
Albatross lands with a straight right. Femme didn't see that one coming.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Femme. Beautiful body shot.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Femme.
Albatross tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme slips a jab from Albatross.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Albatross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme lands a lovely overhand right.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme misses with a hook.
Albatross ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Femme lands a jab to the nose.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Femme.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Femme saw that one coming.
Albatross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme shoots in and drives through. Albatross sprawls well.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Femme closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Femme slips a jab from Albatross.
A little jabbing left from Femme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Femme is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme with a hook.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Femme takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Femme digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme blocks a jab.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albatross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Femme fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Albatross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Violent Femme.
Femme swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme scores with a jab.
Femme slips a straight right by Albatross.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross throws a hook but Femme avoids it easily.
Albatross lands a really nice looking cross but Femme seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Femme lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Femme.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Femme manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Femme 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 George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
Violent Femme is the new bantamweight champion!
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