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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quebro Tua Cara (ranked 2234 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Jeff Lee (ranked 235 p4p, 198 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Doomsday Clock. Jeff Lee 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quebro Tua Cara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has Tua Cara up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara scores with a nice right hand.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua Cara.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee clobbers Tua Cara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tua Cara closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua Cara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Tua Cara wants to stall.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
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!
Tua Cara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Tua Cara rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tua Cara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tua Cara has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tua Cara is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua Cara works the jab nicely.
Tua Cara misses with a straight left.
Tua Cara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua Cara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua Cara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee cracks Tua Cara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
Tua Cara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Tua Cara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua Cara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Tua Cara shakes him off and moves away.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Tua Cara misses.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Tua Cara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tua Cara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Tua Cara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara has managed to clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua Cara avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Tua Cara. Tua Cara maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Tua Cara.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua Cara throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Tua Cara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Tua Cara pushes him off.
Tua Cara closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tua Cara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee pushes Tua Cara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua Cara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua Cara's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee rushes Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua Cara cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Tua Cara takes an elbow to the temple.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua Cara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee throws a head kick but Tua Cara moves out of range.
Tua Cara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara misses with a straight left.
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tua Cara tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Tua Cara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua Cara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua Cara.
Tua Cara wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua Cara misses the target.
Tua Cara scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Tua Cara crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
Tua Cara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Tua Cara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Tua Cara to work.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Tua Cara blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tua Cara is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tua Cara has his back to the cage.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Tua Cara throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Tua Cara.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tua Cara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee throws a head kick that Tua Cara semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua Cara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua Cara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeff Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tua Cara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tua Cara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua Cara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Tua Cara avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua Cara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Tua Cara misses.
Tua Cara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Tua Cara tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Tua Cara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Tua Cara has the dominant position.
Tua Cara tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua Cara'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.
Tua Cara throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Tua Cara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
Jeff Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua Cara misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Tua Cara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua Cara misses with the combination.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Tua Cara is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua Cara blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Tua Cara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quebro Tua Cara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tua Cara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara can't break the clinch.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Tua Cara blocks a head kick by Lee.
Tua Cara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua Cara.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Good shot there by Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Lee.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lee!
Jeff Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Rosa (ranked 1728 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Patrick Thomas (ranked 217 p4p, 258 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Central Cee - 6 for 6. Henrique Rosa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas cracks Rosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Rosa avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Rosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rosa lands a jab to the head.
Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rosa blocks the body kick.
Rosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas thumps Rosa with a low kick.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Rosa slips the punch.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Rosa counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Rosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that Thomas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosa is just out of range.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Rosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Rosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Rosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosa slips under a jab from Thomas.
Rosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa 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.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
letting Rosa counter with a right hand.
Rosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas 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.
Rosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas drives through and clinches with Rosa against the cage.
Rosa tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosa can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Rosa shrugs off.
Rosa scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Rosa.
Rosa gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries a body shot but Rosa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosa.
Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosa lands with a left to the head.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Rosa back against the cage.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Rosa avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rosa can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Rosa cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rosa avoids it.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosa lands a body shot.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Rosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosa blocks an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Rosa's head.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas pushes Rosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Rosa.
Rosa working aggressively here.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosa blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Rosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Rosa's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrique Rosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Rosa moves away and avoids it.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Patrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Rosa is rocked!
Rosa tries to get into range but Thomas steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rosa! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thomas scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thomas!
Our winner, Patrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oki Zuki (ranked 2167 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 126 p4p, 82 weight class). Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music. Mandlenkosi Thulani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oki Zuki 's chin.
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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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oki Zuki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuki misses with the combination.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Zuki 's shoulder, as Zuki tries to avoid the shot.
Thulani throws a hook but Zuki avoids it easily.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Zuki backs off Thulani throws a huge counter combo but Zuki manages to avoid it all.
We've been informed that Thulani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuki .
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Zuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Zuki defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuki defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Thulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thulani misses the shot to the body.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani.
Zuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thulani, as that shot connected.
Thulani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Thulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses
and Thulani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuki blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
Thulani lands a head shot.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani throws a hook but Zuki blocks it.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Thulani misses.
It looked like Zuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuki .
Zuki throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thulani counter with a right hand.
Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thulani slips under a jab.
Jab from Thulani.
Thulani lands the left hand.
Thulani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zuki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thulani lands with a shot to the body.
Thulani scores with a nice head shot.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thulani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thulani lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani catches Zuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Thulani.
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thulani jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Thulani.
Thulani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
Zuki throws a right hand that Thulani ducks under and follows up with a left that Thulani also avoids with ease.
Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy.
Zuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thulani finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuki 's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zuki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thulani thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thulani doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
Zuki throws a body kick that misses
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thulani.
Zuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Zuki slips a straight right by Thulani.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Zuki misses.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Thulani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thulani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thulani takes one to the side of the head.
Zuki connects with a jab.
Zuki is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thulani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Zuki does no damage.
Zuki takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thulani cracks Zuki with an open hand slap.
Thulani misses with a straight left.
Thulani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani.
Thulani misses with a straight left.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Thulani. Beautiful body shot.
Zuki misses the shot to the body.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Thulani.
Zuki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thulani eats them both and turns towards Zuki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zuki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thulani checks a leg kick.
Thulani slips a straight right by Zuki .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Thulani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thulani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thulani in his tracks.
Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Thulani lands a right hook to the body.
Zuki slips under a jab.
Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.
Zuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Oki Zuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zuki lands a nice shot that snaps Thulani's head back.
Zuki misses with the combination.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani.
Zuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zuki works over Thulani's head and body with a nice combination.
Zuki moves out of range as Thulani strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away.
Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
Zuki throws a combination that misses
and Thulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back.
Thulani catches Zuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Zuki .
Zuki slips a straight right by Thulani.
Nice shot lands for Thulani.
Zuki is rocked!
Thulani throws a body punch but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thulani misses with a hook.
Zuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and Zuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thulani thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body.
Jab from Thulani.
Oki Zuki 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thulani scores with a body shot.
Thulani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Zuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thulani misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuki blocks a jab.
Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thulani counter with a right hand.
Thulani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zuki throws a push kick but Thulani slaps the foot to one side.
Zuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thulani finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuki 's head.
Zuki cracks Thulani with an open hand slap.
Zuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Zuki slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zuki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thulani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zuki .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Thulani.
Jeez, Oki Zuki 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thulani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thulani looks to land a combination but Zuki avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuki misses its target.
Thulani misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandlenkosi Thulani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thulani 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandlenkosi Thulani!
A victorious Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nova Lankinen (ranked 806 p4p, 681 weight class) and Patrick Matthew (ranked 113 p4p, 94 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nova Lankinen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nova Lankinen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nova Lankinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Matthew!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lankinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lankinen tries to land a front kick but Matthew steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lankinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthew finds it's way round the side to connect with Lankinen's head.
It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Matthew moves into range and clinches up with Lankinen.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Lankinen counters with a nice body kick.
Matthew punishes Lankinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matthew tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matthew lands a glancing blow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lankinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lankinen misses the target.
Matthew misses with a body shot
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew works the jab nicely.
Matthew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lankinen has time to react.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lankinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankinen moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Matthew misses.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body. Lankinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lankinen. Lankinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen throws the left hand but Matthew avoids the punch easily.
Lankinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthew throws a head kick that Lankinen semi-blocks.
Matthew lands a jab to the head.
Lankinen is rocked!
Matthew misses with a hook.
Oh Lankinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lankinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lankinen swings for the body but Matthew moves out of range.
Lankinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthew throws a body punch but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matthew.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lankinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand.
Lankinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Lankinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lankinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Matthew as he checks the leg kick.
Matthew rushes Lankinen and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew misses with some punches.
Lankinen lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthew tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lankinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Lankinen prevents a body shot from Matthew.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthew.
A short left from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matthew.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew fails to land.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Matthew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Lankinen slips a straight right by Matthew.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patrick Matthew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankinen takes one to the side of the head.
Lankinen loads up on a big right hand but Matthew slips the punch.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Matthew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.
Matthew cracks Lankinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Matthew misses.
Lankinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Matthew misses.
A punch combination from Lankinen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthew forces Lankinen back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankinen tries to land a knee to the head but Matthew blocks with his arms.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Lankinen.
Matthew has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lankinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matthew can turn it around.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen manages to break the clinch.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew slips a jab from Lankinen.
Lankinen with a nice cross.
Lankinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew scores with a body shot.
Matthew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthew.
Matthew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lankinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthew. That snapped Lankinen's head back.
Matthew missing with a left hand there. Lankinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew misses with a body shot
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Matthew saw that one coming.
Matthew digs a good body shot into Lankinen's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lankinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthew misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Matthew - just one landing.
Matthew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lankinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Matthew.
Lankinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lankinen has time to react.
Matthew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew throws an overhand right that drops Lankinen like a sack of potatoes! Matthew dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Matthew!
After the fight, Patrick Matthew was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alcide Almunecar (ranked 741 p4p, 695 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 105 p4p, 98 weight class). Lou Valentine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alcide Almunecar's chin.
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcide Almunecar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Almunecar off balance momentarily.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almunecar dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Almunecar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Almunecar catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Valentine lands the left hand.
It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almunecar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Almunecar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Almunecar.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almunecar walks away with a smile on his face. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Almunecar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almunecar throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine closes the distance but Almunecar moves to the side
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Almunecar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine moves forwards but Almunecar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almunecar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almunecar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Almunecar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but Valentine avoided it.
Alcide Almunecar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Almunecar catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Valentine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Almunecar can pounce on him.
Almunecar lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almunecar. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine scores with a head kick.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.
Valentine tries to clinch but Almunecar moves out of range.
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine wants a takedown.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Almunecar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Almunecar blocks an uppercut.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Almunecar prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine jumps guard but Almunecar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Almunecar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almunecar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almunecar breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Almunecar misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Almunecar.
Almunecar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Valentine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Almunecar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almunecar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Almunecar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Almunecar moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Almunecar misses the target.
Nice body kick from Almunecar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alcide Almunecar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Almunecar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valentine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Almunecar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almunecar tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is trying to control. Almunecar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Almunecar tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
Valentine is working for a kimura but Almunecar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valentine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Almunecar is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Valentine looks to land a strike but Almunecar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almunecar controlling the position.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almunecar is on top in guard.
Valentine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Almunecar escapes and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Almunecar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Almunecar blocks the strikes from Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar tries to score with some ground and pound. Valentine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valentine looking for a sweep but Almunecar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Almunecar tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Almunecar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Almunecar is going to stand back up.
Almunecar is thwarting Valentine's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almunecar in particular looking to stall.
Almunecar is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almunecar in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almunecar.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valentine.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almunecar.
Almunecar throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almunecar misses with a hook.
Almunecar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentine tries to clinch but Almunecar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Valentine lands a head kick. Almunecar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentine wants to clinch
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Almunecar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almunecar.
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Almunecar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine scores with a head kick. Almunecar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valentine works Almunecar's body with a nice hook.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Almunecar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almunecar throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand.
Alcide Almunecar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almunecar tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almunecar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valentine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Almunecar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Almunecar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almunecar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Almunecar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almunecar's guard.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Almunecar is working from the bottom.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Almunecar blocks nicely.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almunecar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Almunecar in his guard.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Almunecar has wrist control.
Valentine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almunecar dives on top into guard.
Valentine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Almunecar passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Valentine.
I think Almunecar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alcide Almunecar!
A relieved looking Alcide Almunecar 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 Renji Abarai (ranked 328 p4p, 201 weight class) and Mickey Dismantle (ranked 33 p4p, 20 weight class). Dismantle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come As You Are. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Dismantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dismantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Dismantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
A short left from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle is working Abarai over against the cage.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Dismantle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle digs a right hand into Abarai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abarai's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
A right hand to the body from Dismantle.
A nice left hand lands by Dismantle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Abarai misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Dismantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
A short right from Dismantle on the inside.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Dismantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Abarai.
A short right from Dismantle on the inside.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Abarai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dismantle as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai is working Dismantle over against the cage.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Abarai.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Abarai is leaning against Dismantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Abarai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Abarai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
A hook to the body from Dismantle.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Dismantle on the inside.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Abarai pushes Dismantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai.
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 Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dismantle moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
A short left from Dismantle.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Abarai misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Abarai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dismantle or not.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Dismantle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Abarai.
Dismantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai lands a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abarai is working Dismantle over against the cage.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai is leaning against Dismantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Dismantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Abarai works on Dismantle's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Abarai works on Dismantle's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Abarai - that landed with a thud.
Dismantle is breathing heavily.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Abarai.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Abarai's head.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Abarai.
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!
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Dismantle lands with a left to the head.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dismantle lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Dismantle.
Abarai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dismantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abarai is looking to slow Dismantle down with leg kicks.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai lands with an uppercut that bounces Dismantle off the cage and back into range.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Abarai.
Dismantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Abarai swinging wildly here.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abarai lands a jab to Dismantle's midsection.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
A clash of legs there as Dismantle blocks the low kick.
Dismantle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle throws out a powerful jab.
Dismantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abarai's hands.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Dismantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abarai scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abarai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Dismantle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mickey Dismantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a really nice looking cross but Dismantle seems unphased.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Dismantle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai scores with a hook.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai connects with a jab.
Abarai punishes Dismantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai slips a jab from Dismantle.
Dismantle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dismantle can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai tries to work over Dismantle's front leg with a kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Dismantle is looking to clinch.
Dismantle connects with a body shot.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Dismantle moves into range and clinches up with Abarai.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dismantle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abarai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 170 p4p, 351 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 15 p4p, 35 weight class). O Malley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goat Talk- Sugar Sean kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle looks to clinch
and O Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Malley stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
O Malley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Malley scrambles back to his feet.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley lands a lovely overhand right.
O Malley lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
O Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Mantle.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
O Malley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
O Malley connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Malley.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle walks into a left hand.
Mantle tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Mantle lands with a cross.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
O Malley misses the jab.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
O Malley throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
O Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley keeps the fight on the outside.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley scores with a jab.
Mantle moves into the clinch.
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!
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Malley backwards.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle tries a body shot but O Malley blocks it.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on O Malley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Malley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley wants to break free but Mantle has control.
Mantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Malley's elbow.
O Malley breaks the clinch.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley avoids the body shot from Mantle.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Mantle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Malley cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mantle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - O Malley circles away.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mantle's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Malley under the eye.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Malley manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
O Malley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle takes one to the chin there.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle connects with the punch.
O Malley scores with a nice strike.
O Malley lands a big head kick that sends Mantle tumbling to the mat! O Malley takes a step backwards and waves Mantle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mantle is rocked!
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Mantle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses
and Mantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle seems to have got his legs back now.
Mantle lands with a cross.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Malley defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Malley did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
O Malley kicks off Mantle and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Malley 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.
O Malley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from O Malley finds it's way through Mantle's defenses.
O Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mantle tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Malley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mantle somewhat.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting O Malley counter with a right hand.
O Malley lands a glancing blow to the side of Mantle's head.
O Malley scores with a sloppy right hand. Mantle should have avoided that one.
O Malley needs to keep his hands up - Mantle had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Malley throws out a leg kick but Mantle moves out of range and O Malley only half commits.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Malley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle is looking to clinch.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Mantle misses.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mantle lands a nice hook to O Malley's body. O Malley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle tries to clinch up but O Malley circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantle.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
Mantle moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Malley.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Malley lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
O Malley scores with a leg kick.
O Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley blocks a jab.
O Malley throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - O Malley circles away.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Mantle tries to clinch up
and O Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Malley scrambles back to his feet.
Mantle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mantle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mantle scrambles back to his feet.
O Malley lands a lovely overhand right.
O Malley misses the jab.
Mantle feints and as O Malley raises his hands in defense, Mantle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Malley has momentary wrist control but Mantle slips an elbow through the middle.
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle stops O Malley from standing up.
O Malley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantle 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Mantle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Malley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt
and O Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
O Malley avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Nice takedown defense from O Malley. No joy for Mantle on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Mantle drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mantle looking to score a takedown here. O Malley is defending well but Mantle drives through and ends up in O Malley's guard.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Malley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantle prevents O Malley from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mantle wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by O Malley.
Sean O Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mantle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mantle is in O Malley's guard.
O Malley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but O Malley is retaining full guard.
Mantle prevents O Malley from getting back to his feet.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mantle wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but O Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands with a hook. Mantle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
O Malley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Mantle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Malley misses with a hook
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley cracks Mantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Malley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
Mantle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mantle is in O Malley's guard.
Mantle 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.
Mantle is in close to O Malley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean O Malley.
I've got O Malley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Malley!
After winning the bout, Sean O Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between André Levesque (ranked 167 p4p, 276 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, André Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque forces Wrecks back against the cage and clinches.
Wrecks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Levesque has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Levesque throws a knee to the head but misses.
Levesque tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wrecks avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Wrecks.
Wrecks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Levesque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Levesque blocks an uppercut.
Wrecks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levesque's elbow.
Wrecks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrecks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Wrecks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wrecks letting Levesque take a breather here.
Wrecks can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
Levesque misses with a punch to the body.
Levesque blocking some punches.
Wrecks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levesque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque blocks a body shot from Wrecks.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrecks uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrecks.
Wrecks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
André Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque throws an off balance right hand
letting Wrecks counter with a right hand.
It looks like André Levesque has been cut.
Levesque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrecks.
Wrecks throws out a counter right but Levesque avoids it with no problem.
Levesque slips under a jab.
Levesque clinches up against the cage.
Wrecks manages to break the clinch.
Levesque staying out of range there.
Levesque throws a big counter combination but Wrecks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Levesque
and Wrecks counters with a big right hand! Oh Levesque is in trouble here! Wrecks follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 338 p4p, 230 weight class) and Luuk Benjamin (ranked 34 p4p, 24 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Markkanen misses the target.
Benjamin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
A jab lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Benjamin's knee but Benjamin avoids it well.
Benjamin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Benjamin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen.
Benjamin swings widly with a right hand
and Markkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Markkanen coming out on top.
Markkanen walks into a stiff left hand from Benjamin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin scores with the left hand. Markkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Benjamin thuds a left hand into Markkanen's body.
Markkanen throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Benjamin lands but Markkanen takes it in his stride.
It looks like Odin Markkanen has been cut.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin lands a nice looking body kick.
Benjamin throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Markkanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benjamin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markkanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benjamin scrambles back to his feet.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen swinging wildly here.
Benjamin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benjamin looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benjamin.
Markkanen is looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Benjamin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 Benjamin is rocked!
Luuk Benjamin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin lands a nice shot that snaps Markkanen's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Benjamin there.
Markkanen is rocked!
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benjamin throws out a counter right but Markkanen avoids it with no problem.
Markkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen throws out a powerful jab.
Markkanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benjamin is still on wobbly legs! Can Markkanen finish him?
Benjamin wants to stay close but Markkanen steps back to make room for something. Benjamin seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Markkanen and Benjamin drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Benandonner (ranked 18 p4p, 29 weight class) and Kurt Zweihander (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Zweihander misses.
Nice body punch from Benandonner.
Zweihander misses with an uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a right hand to the body.
Benandonner thuds his right hand into Zweihander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zweihander throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner misses with a kick to the body.
Zweihander avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Zweihander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zweihander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Zweihander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benandonner throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zweihander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benandonner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benandonner - that will leave a mark!
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Zweihander.
A swing and a miss from Benandonner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zweihander.
Benandonner wants to clinch but Zweihander slips to the side
and Zweihander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zweihander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zweihander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Benandonner.
Zweihander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zweihander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zweihander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benandonner!
Zweihander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zweihander slips under a jab from Benandonner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zweihander! But no joy.
Zweihander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Benandonner backing away here, and Zweihander unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benandonner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner lands a slapping body shot.
Benandonner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benandonner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zweihander was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Zweihander with a nice cross.
Zweihander misses with a straight right.
Benandonner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zweihander. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benandonner scores with a shot to the body.
Zweihander misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner counters with an outside leg kick.
Benandonner swings widly with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander is looking to score with low kicks.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses.
Benandonner misses with a body punch
and Zweihander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zweihander throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Benandonner misses.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zweihander manages to avoid it.
Benandonner jabs Zweihander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benandonner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Zweihander misses its intended target.
Benandonner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giant Benandonner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Benandonner is looking to slow Zweihander down with leg kicks.
Benandonner throws a hook but Zweihander avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Benandonner.
Zweihander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a hook.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zweihander throws out a counter right but Benandonner avoids it with no problem.
Zweihander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benandonner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner tries to clinch but Zweihander is having none of it.
Zweihander avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Zweihander was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Zweihander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zweihander throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner moves out of range of the strikes.
Zweihander tests Benandonner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benandonner throws an overhand right that lands on Zweihander's shoulder, as Zweihander tries to avoid the shot.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zweihander throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zweihander throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Zweihander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benandonner manages to avoid it.
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zweihander manages to avoid it.
Benandonner misses with a left hand
and Zweihander counters with a thumping low kick.
Benandonner tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zweihander lands a jab to the nose.
Zweihander throws the kick towards the body but Benandonner avoids it.
Zweihander misses the jab.
Zweihander tries to land a front kick but Benandonner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander misses with a series of wild punches.
Zweihander throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner is looking to counter punch.
Zweihander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benandonner throws a looping overhand right but Zweihander ducks down to avoid it.
Zweihander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benandonner misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
Benandonner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZweihander.
Benandonner throws a sloppy head kick and Zweihander moves out of range easily.
Zweihander is looking for the big counter here.
Benandonner tries to clinch there but Zweihander circles away.
Zweihander lands with an uppercut that bounces Benandonner off the cage and back into range.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zweihander under the eye.
 It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Benandonner throws a hook but Zweihander blocks it.
Zweihander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Zweihander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zweihander thinks about the counter body kick.
Benandonner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zweihander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benandonner, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Zweihander is just out of range.
Benandonner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zweihander.
Zweihander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benandonner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zweihander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zweihander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zweihander moves out of range of the strikes.
Benandonner lunges at Zweihander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zweihander's hand.
Benandonner lands the left hand.
Zweihander is rocked!
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but Zweihander is out of range.
Zweihander is still on wobbly legs! Can Benandonner finish him?
A big right from Benandonner misses.
Zweihander seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
Zweihander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benandonner 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.
Zweihander throws a sloppy head kick and Benandonner moves out of range easily.
It looked like Benandonner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zweihander.
Benandonner scores with a decent looking hook.
Zweihander misses with a double jab.
Benandonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Zweihander connects with an inside leg kick.
Benandonner wants to clinch up but Zweihander keeps it at a distance.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Zweihander misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Benandonner. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander swings widly with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benandonner throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but Zweihander is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zweihander! But no joy.
Benandonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zweihander misses with a head kick.
Benandonner scores with the left hand. Zweihander knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Benandonner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Benandonner.
Benandonner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zweihander can do to turn this around?
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benandonner checks a low kick from Zweihander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zweihander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zweihander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benandonner manages to avoid it.
Benandonner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
Giant Benandonner's cut is getting worse.
Benandonner lands an overhand right.
Benandonner throws a right hand that misses
and Zweihander counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zweihander.
Benandonner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zweihander misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner cracks Zweihander with an open hand slap.
Benandonner misses with a body shot
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
Benandonner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zweihander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Zweihander has knocked Benandonner down with a huge combo! Zweihander steps away and waves a wobbly Benandonner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Benandonner is rocked!
Zweihander moves in close and cracks Benandonner with a massive right hand! Benandonner, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zweihander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kurt Zweihander thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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