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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kadyn Mercer (ranked 3894 p4p, 5284 weight class) and Caiden Banks (ranked 252 p4p, 300 weight class). Caiden Banks struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Caiden Banks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer moves into the clinch.
Banks pulls Mercer into guard.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mercer escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries to bench press Mercer off him but Mercer keeps the position.
Banks is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Mercer tries to move to mount but Banks blocks the move with his legs.
Banks tries to buck Mercer off but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
Mercer laying and praying for a moment but Banks takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Banks wants to sweep but Mercer has passed to side control!
Mercer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Mercer advances nicely into full mount.
Mercer prevents Banks from getting the reversal.
Mercer content just to control the position here.
Banks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kadyn Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercer rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banks uses it to pass to side control.
Banks trying to control the action but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Kadyn Mercer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer is trying to work for a sweep but Banks has mounted him!
Mercer working to try and regain half guard.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.
Mercer manages to get to full guard.
Mercer looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into half guard.
Banks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mercer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Banks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Mercer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mercer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mercer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banks is now in half guard.
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caiden Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Mercer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mercer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mercer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard but Banks has mounted him!
Mercer is looking to get to half guard.
Banks controlling from mount.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Mercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily.
Mercer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercer is trying to control but Banks manages to pass to mount!
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is looking to improve his position but Banks isn't that keen on the idea.
Mercer is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercer wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Mercer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is trying to control but Banks passes into side control!
Mercer tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between India Best (ranked 2530 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Daker Soul (ranked 117 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300
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300
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, India Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daker Soul!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Best under the eye.
 It looks like India Best has been cut.
Daker Soul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soul lands a big head kick that sends Best tumbling to the mat! Soul takes a step backwards and waves Best back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soul sends Best crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Soul is motioning to the referee to let Best up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Best is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soul throws a quick head kick that knocks Best silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Soul is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daker Soul!
Daker Soul managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pulizzi (ranked 1105 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 169 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
222
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Pulizzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulizzi.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Pulizzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Stukov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Stukov misses
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulizzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulizzi takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Pulizzi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Stukov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stukov throws a right hand that Pulizzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulizzi also avoids with ease.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Pulizzi moves his leg out of the way.
Stukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Pulizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulizzi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Pulizzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov is looking for the big counter here.
Pulizzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stukov lands a jab.
Pulizzi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulizzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulizzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stukov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Pulizzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Stukov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stukov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi misses with a right hand
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Pulizzi's head but Pulizzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulizzi looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a low kick, right behind Pulizzi 's knee.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulizzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulizzi under the eye.
Pulizzi 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Pulizzi's knee but Pulizzi avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulizzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulizzi blocks a head kick by Stukov.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulizzi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a good jab.
Pulizzi misses with a straight left.
Pulizzi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stukov counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulizzi scores with a nice head shot.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Stukov throws a low kick but Pulizzi moves out of range easily.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pulizzi lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Stukov is rocked!
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Stukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pulizzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov is looking to slow Pulizzi down with leg kicks.
Stukov misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stukov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Pulizzi down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov clobbers Pulizzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Jab by Stukov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pulizzi misses its intended target.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes one on the button.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov works the jab nicely.
Stukov lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov tries to bum rush Pulizzi with a series of wild strikes but Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov connects with a body shot.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov misses with a body punch
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stukov throws a series of punches but Pulizzi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi misses with the combination.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulizzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulizzi is just out of range.
Stukov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stukov misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stukov.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulizzi tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulizzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Pulizzi walks into a left hand.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
During a confident post fight interview, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Wilson (ranked 1547 p4p, 2735 weight class) and Zdravko Dren Jr (ranked 175 p4p, 328 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Painkiller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, The Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Dren Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dren Jr, which made it look bad.
Dren Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Dren Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Dren Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dren Jr counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson wants to clinch but Dren Jr slips to the side
and Dren Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Wilson! Dren Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wilson to his feet! Wilson is in big trouble!
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson is looking to clinch but Dren Jr is avoiding it.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dren Jr counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Wilson badly! He tries to strike back but Dren Jr puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Wilson out cold! Oh man, Wilson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zdravko Dren Jr!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Dren Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated The Wilson had this to say: 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 973 p4p, 1796 weight class) and Theodore Bundy (ranked 71 p4p, 119 weight class). Theodore Bundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Man shoots for a takedown but Bundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man takes one on the button.
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bundy taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Bundy defends it.
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Man has latched onto it... Big trouble! Man pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bundy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
A relieved looking Stan Man thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 487 p4p, 2226 weight class) and Kyril Mostakaev (ranked 41 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyril Mostakaev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Dayton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostakaev seems keen to control Dayton 's posture.
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dayton is in close to Mostakaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mostakaev's head.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostakaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mostakaev holds on and takes a little breather.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mostakaev looking for a triangle here. Dayton is fighting it but it looks tight! Mostakaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dayton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
In his post fight interview, Kyril Mostakaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lemon (ranked 372 p4p, 759 weight class) and Jing Xin Yi (ranked 54 p4p, 103 weight class). Jing Xin Yi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jing Xin Yi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi 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.
Lemon scores with a nice head shot.
Lemon throws an overhand right that lands on Xin Yi's shoulder, as Xin Yi tries to avoid the shot.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Lemon.
Xin Yi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
Xin Yi moves out of range as Lemon strikes.
Xin Yi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xin Yi throws a nice looking combination but Lemon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi connects with a body shot that sends Lemon's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xin Yi, as that shot connected.
Xin Yi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lemon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xin Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Xin Yi loads up on a big right hand but Lemon slips the punch.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lemon does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemon looks to land a left hand but Xin Yi moved out of range nicely.
Xin Yi needs to keep his hands up - Lemon had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin Yi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lemon defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Jing Xin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Lemon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xin Yi has time to react.
Lemon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Lemon misses.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Lemon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xin Yi's head backwards.
Xin Yi sizes up Lemon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Lemon.
Xin Yi slips under a jab from Lemon.
Xin Yi lands with a cross.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Lemon avoids the punch easily.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xin Yi misses with a hook. Lemon ducked under it nicely.
Xin Yi lands with a straight right. Lemon didn't see that one coming.
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!
Nice cross by Lemon.
Lemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Jing Xin Yi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xin Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemon misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Lemon throws a looping overhand right but Xin Yi ducks down to avoid it.
Xin Yi is looking to land body kicks.
Xin Yi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xin Yi scores with a nice body kick.
Xin Yi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Xin Yi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xin Yi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xin Yi wants it to stay on the feet.
Lemon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xin Yi.
Lemon slips a jab from Xin Yi.
Lemon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xin Yi on his heels. He'll look to pass Xin Yi's guard now, I'm sure.
Lemon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xin Yi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xin Yi's guard.
Lemon wants to pass the guard but Xin Yi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xin Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemon.
Lemon works his way into side control.
Xin Yi prevents Lemon from moving into mount.
Xin Yi is looking for a sweep.
Lemon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemon is trying to get an arm triangle but Xin Yi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi wants to control but Lemon postures up.
Lemon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xin Yi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lemon working away.
Lemon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xin Yi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemon tries to advance to mount but Xin Yi denies him.
Xin Yi is looking to regain half guard here but Lemon keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xin Yi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lemon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xin Yi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin Yi is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lemon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xin Yi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xin Yi cracks Lemon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut.
Lemon misses with a wild body shot.
Xin Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lemon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xin Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xin Yi looks to land a body kick but Lemon moved away.
Lemon misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi looks to land a left hand but Lemon moved out of range nicely.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Xin Yi throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xin Yi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi misses with a kick to the body
and Lemon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Xin Yi.
Lemon thuds a left hand into Xin Yi's body.
Nice body kick from Xin Yi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
Xin Yi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lemon is wise to it.
A head kick by Xin Yi misses
and Lemon counters with a straight right hand.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
Xin Yi throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
Xin Yi defending well as Lemon loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemon.
Xin Yi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Xin Yi misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemon throws a hook but Xin Yi avoids it easily.
Lemon clobbers Xin Yi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses.
Lemon's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemon misses with an uppercut. Xin Yi saw that one coming.
Lemon misses with a body shot.
Xin Yi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Xin Yi.
Lemon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemon.
Lemon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin Yi moves away.
Lemon dodges the punch combination from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemon throws a looping overhand right but Xin Yi ducks down to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xin Yi misses with a hook. Lemon ducked under it nicely.
Xin Yi looks to throw a body kick
letting Lemon counter with a right hand.
Lemon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xin Yi. Xin Yi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemon.
Xin Yi lands a nice looking body kick.
Lemon cracks Xin Yi with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemon misses the jab.
Xin Yi tests Lemon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemon loads up on a big right hand but Xin Yi slips the punch.
It seemed like Xin Yi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Xin Yi lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemon's head.
Lemon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Lemon missing with a left hand there. Xin Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Lemon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemon.
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Lemon.
Xin Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemon misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xin Yi thows a body kick. Lemon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xin Yi takes one to the side of the head.
Xin Yi scores with the left hand. Lemon knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Lemon misses.
Xin Yi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lemon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemon punishes Xin Yi's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Lemon misses.
Xin Yi with a jab.
Xin Yi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lemons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xin Yi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Xin Yi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemon is just out of range.
Xin Yi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xin Yi throws out the jab.
A jab from Xin Yi finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
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 Lucky Lemon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xin Yi slips a jab from Lemon.
Xin Yi takes one to the side of the head.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy head kick and Lemon moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Xin Yi.
Lemon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemon works the jab nicely.
Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemon.
Lemon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin Yi moves away.
Lemon digs a good hook to Xin Yi's body.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xin Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi tries to land a front kick but Lemon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Xin Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemon looks to land a right hand but Xin Yi moved out of range.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon throws a hook but Xin Yi blocks it.
Lemon avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemon defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Lemon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lemon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xin Yi doesn't seem bothered though.
Xin Yi jabs Lemon right on the nose. Lemon blinks but takes it well.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Lemon.
Lemon swings for the body but Xin Yi moves out of range.
Xin Yi misses with a left hand
and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
Lemon throws a body punch but Xin Yi moves out of range.
Xin Yi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xin Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemon tests Xin Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemon missing with a left hand there. Xin Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemon misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Lemon misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Xin Yi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xin Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
Xin Yi lands with a cross.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemon thuds a left hand into Xin Yi's body.
Lemon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xin Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Lemon works the jab nicely.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Xin Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemon ducks right into an uppercut from Xin Yi.
Lucky Lemon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lemon misses.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xin Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xin Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
Xin Yi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lemon is wise to it.
Lemon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Xin Yi counter with a right hand.
Lemon lands a glancing blow to the side of Xin Yi's head.
Xin Yi throws a push kick but Lemon slaps the foot to one side.
Xin Yi swings for the body but Lemon moves out of range.
Xin Yi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Xin Yi.
Lemon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xin Yi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemon slips a jab from Xin Yi.
Lemon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lemon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin Yi flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemon steps away.
Lemon blocks the body kick.
Lemon misses with a body punch
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Xin Yi misses with a hook
and Lemon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy head kick and Lemon moves out of range easily.
Xin Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemon misses the jab.
Lemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Lemon throws a shot from downtown. Xin Yi moves away and avoids it.
Lemon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xin Yi.
Xin Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi jabs Lemon right on the nose. Lemon blinks but takes it well.
Lemon misses with a straight right.
Jing Xin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jing Xin Yi.
Well Lemon 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
A relieved looking Lucky Lemon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 481 p4p, 750 weight class) and Emmerson Mile (ranked 64 p4p, 94 weight class). Jang Jai comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Shadow. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmerson Mile!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mile walks into a stiff left hand from Jang Jai.
It looks like Emmerson Mile has been cut.
Mile throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jang Jai misses with a few strikes there.
Mile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mile ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Mile follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mile misses with a body kick.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mile is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jang Jai looks to land a right hand but Mile moved out of range.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jang Jai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jang Jai looks to land a left hand but Mile moved out of range nicely.
Mile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jang Jai is breathing heavily.
Jang Jai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mile.
Jang Jai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mile. That one must have hurt.
Jang Jai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mile lands a big head kick that sends Jang Jai tumbling to the mat! Mile takes a step backwards and waves Jang Jai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Wang Jang Jai has been cut.
Whack! Mile lands a heavy head kick that drops Jang Jai. The ref tackles Mile to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jang Jai was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Emmerson Mile!
Emmerson Mile bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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