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SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Quessy (ranked 2146 p4p, 1161 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 285 p4p, 161 weight class). Quessy comes to the cage accompanied by NTM - Ma Benz. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Helpmann dodges it nicely.
Helpmann is positioning himself well to prevent Quessy advancing to mount.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Helpmann won't allow it.
Helpmann trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Helpmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helpmann trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Quessy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Helpmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy cracks Helpmann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Helpmann is trying desperately to improve position.
Helpmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Helpmann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Quessy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy dominating with strikes here.
Quessy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quessy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quessy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Helpmann looks a forlorn figure.
Quessy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quessy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quessy with shots to the head and body - Helpmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quessy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Quessy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann is working to get back to half guard.
Helpmann wants to control but Quessy is having none of it.
Helpmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helpmann gets back to half guard.
Quessy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quessy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quessy is landing with some decent strikes but Helpmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quessy lands with some strikes.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helpmann regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quessy.
Helpmann wants to improve his position but Quessy is controlling well.
Helpmann wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quessy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helpmann defends it well.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Quessy.
The fighters circling - Quessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Quessy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quessy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann with a jab.
Quessy throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Quessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helpmann can do to turn this around?
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Quessy misses.
Quessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quessy misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quessy misses with a body punch
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Helpmann.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helpmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quessy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quessy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a good low kick that Quessy was not able to check.
Helpmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quessy lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helpmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quessy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quessy.
Helpmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quessy doesn't seem bothered though.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Quessy moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann walks into a straight right hand from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Quessy avoids it with no problem.
Quessy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helpmann tries to avoid it but Quessy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helpmann to the ground. Helpmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy misses with a straight right.
Helpmann gets caught napping as Quessy dives in and scores a takedown. Helpmann manages to retain guard.
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!
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Helpmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quessy is one step ahead there.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Quessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Helpmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Quessy advances to half guard.
Quessy winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helpmann as he avoids it easily.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Quessy ducked under it nicely.
Quessy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quessy lands in his opponent's guard.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Helpmann keeps moving.
Helpmann controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quessy 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.
Quessy trying to control but Helpmann is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helpmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quessy trying to control but Helpmann is working from the bottom.
Quessy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Helpmann has wrist control.
Helpmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quessy lands a couple of digs.
Helpmann is controlling Quessy's posture.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Quessy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Helpmann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helpmann has passed into half guard!
Quessy is looking to improve his position.
Quessy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quessy wants to sweep here but Helpmann controlling him for the moment.
Helpmann postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quessy is on top in guard.
Helpmann trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quessy passes Helpmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helpmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Helpmann won't allow it.
Quessy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helpmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helpmann trying to control but Quessy postures up.
Helpmann is looking for a sweep. Quessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann is staying active underneath Quessy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helpmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quessy.
Helpmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quessy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helpmann defending well though.
Helpmann won't allow Quessy to pass to mount.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quessy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Helpmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quessy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycee Veto (ranked 387 p4p, 1771 weight class) and Antun Simunic (ranked 50 p4p, 216 weight class). Simunic has chosen Monster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaycee Veto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antun Simunic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veto throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Veto to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Veto looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simunic.
Simunic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veto.
Nice uppercut lands for Simunic. That snapped Veto's head back.
 It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Veto misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Veto misses with a low kick.
Veto takes a swing at Simunic's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veto.
The fighters circling - Veto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Simunic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veto missing with a left hand there. Simunic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simunic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simunic cracks Veto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simunic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veto to stand back up!
Veto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veto misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Veto
and Simunic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veto misses with a left hand
and Simunic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunic lands a big head kick that sends Veto tumbling to the mat! Simunic takes a step backwards and waves Veto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jaycee Veto's cut is getting worse.
Veto misses with an uppercut. Simunic saw that one coming.
Simunic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Veto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simunic counters with a huge left! Veto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Simunic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Veto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Simunic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antun Simunic made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ποΈ, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barron White (ranked 661 p4p, 938 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 84 p4p, 108 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from White misses.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire looks winded!
Crack! White connects with the perfect overhand right and McGuire falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barron White!
A very excited looking Barron White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 539 p4p, 716 weight class) and Luciano Ocampo (ranked 43 p4p, 55 weight class). Valverde comes to the cage accompanied by LLAMAME YA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Ocampo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Ocampo lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
Valverde walks into a stiff left hand from Ocampo.
 Valverde is rocked!
Valverde cracks Ocampo with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ocampo there.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Ocampo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ocampo moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ocampo.
Valverde misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Ocampo.
Ocampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocampo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Valverde connects with a leg kick.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ocampo is able to avoid easily.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ocampo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ocampo.
Valverde throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo throws a lazy uppercut
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Ocampo was not able to check.
Ocampo lands with a shot to the body.
Ocampo misses with a wild body shot.
Ocampo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valverdes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ocampo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo scores with a hook.
Valverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ocampo scores with a hook.
Ocampo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valverde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
A little feinted left hand from Valverde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ocampo drops Valverde with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valverde looks back up at him and smiles so Ocampo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ocampo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ocampo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Ocampo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valverde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valverde slips a jab from Ocampo.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Ocampo moves away and avoids it.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a right hand to the body.
Ocampo misses with a straight left.
Ocampo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a nice leg kick.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valverde checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ocampo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ocampo.
Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Nice uppercut there from Ocampo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ocampo ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Ocampo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ocampo 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.
Valverde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ocampo catches Valverde right on the button with a cross.
Ocampo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valverde's head.
Ocampo misses with a looping right.
Ocampo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ocampo throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
Valverde lands a lovely overhand right.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Ocampo misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ocampo misses.
Valverde throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocampo takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Ocampo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ocampo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ocampo throws a shot to the body.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Ocampo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Ocampo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde takes a swing at Ocampo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ocampo misses.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ocampo's sensitive parts.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Valverde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ocampo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Ocampo is out of range.
Valverde lands the left hand.
Ocampo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ocampo checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Ocampo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocampo lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Ocampo misses.
Valverde defending well as Ocampo loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde scores with a jab.
Valverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ocampo finds it's way round the side to connect with Valverde's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valverde might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Valverde misses.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Ocampo saw that one coming.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ocampo momentarily.
Valverde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ocampo throws a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocampo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Ocampo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ocampo throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Ocampo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Ocampo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Ocampo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ocampo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Ocampo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Ocampo's head.
A jab from Ocampo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ocampo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valverde closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ocampo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo misses with a body punch
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Valverde checks a low kick from Ocampo.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde clobbers Ocampo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ocampo looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Valverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ocampo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Ocampo is rocked!
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Ocampo misses with a shot to the body
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ocampo is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Ocampo throws a chopping leg kick but Valverde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde thuds a left hand into Ocampo's body.
Ocampo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ocampo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ocampo.
Valverde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ocampo lands with a right hand.
Ocampo throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Ocampo tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Ocampo throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Valverde throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde takes one on the button.
Ocampo avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Ocampo lands with a shot to the body.
Valverde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ocampo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ocampo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Ocampo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ocampo with the inside leg kick.
Valverde throws the kick towards the body but Ocampo avoids it.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses the body punch
and Valverde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valverde lands a big head kick that sends Ocampo tumbling to the mat! Valverde takes a step backwards and waves Ocampo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Ocampo loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Ocampo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ocampo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valverde on the side of the head.
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocampo clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ocampo.
Valverde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valverde lands the left hand.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocampo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valverde.
A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target.
Ocampo lands a jab to the nose.
Ocampo connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ocampo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocampo throws a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Ocampo throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ocampo lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde checks a leg kick nicely.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Ocampo.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Nice defenses there by Ocampo.
Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook.
Ocampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Ocampo throws a sloppy body shot
and Valverde counters with a thumping low kick.
Ocampo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valverde checks a leg kick.
Ocampo looks to throw the jab but Valverde is out of range.
Ocampo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Ocampo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valverde.
Valverde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ocampo lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Ocampo seems unphased.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Ocampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
A slow jab from Ocampo misses its intended target.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ocampo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ocampo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocampo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Ocampo moves away and avoids it.
Valverde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valverde. Ocampo shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
After winning the bout, Bethania Valverde 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heismann Haa (ranked 191 p4p, 283 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 16 p4p, 21 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Her kommer Heismann HΓ₯. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a hook.
Kutvonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kutvonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haa is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa regains half guard, as Kutvonen was trying to land strikes.
Haa is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haa wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Haa is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Haa is having none of it.
Haa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haa keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haa is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haa being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Haa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Haa is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Haa keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen lands a head kick. Haa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haa is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Haa parries the strikes from Kutvonen easily there. Kutvonen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haa to escape.
An elbow from Kutvonen crashes against the mat.
Haa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutvonen wants to control but Haa is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haa seems a little lost for a moment, as Kutvonen dominates the positioning.
Kutvonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutvonen lands some shots froms side control.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kutvonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haa on the side of the head.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Haa circles away easily
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen scores with a jab.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haa scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haa defends it well.
Kutvonen jabs at Haa's body.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Kutvonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a combination that misses
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands a body shot.
Haa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haa tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Haa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Kutvonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a nice right hand.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa looks for the body kick but Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haa wants it to stay on the feet.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
As Kutvonen backs away, Haa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Haa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Haa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
A determined Lusmu Kutvonen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo De Geno (ranked 171 p4p, 531 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 14 p4p, 39 weight class). De Geno comes to the cage accompanied by DE MEXICO SONG. The key to victory for Pablo De Geno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Geno's head backwards.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carrillo-Moreno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Geno.
De Geno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carrillo-Moreno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Geno lands with an uppercut that bounces Carrillo-Moreno off the cage and back into range.
Carrillo-Moreno throws out a loose jab but De Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno leaves Carrillo-Moreno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Geno slaps away a takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from De Geno.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Geno defends it nicely.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
De Geno digs a good body shot into Carrillo-Moreno's ribs.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno leaves Carrillo-Moreno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Geno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Carrillo-Moreno's shoulder, as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno moved away.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from De Geno tenderised Carrillo-Moreno's leg. Carrillo-Moreno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carrillo-Moreno with the counter takedown but De Geno avoids it easily.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
De Geno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Geno sprawls well initially but Carrillo-Moreno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Geno is trying to stand back up but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Geno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Geno is refusing to be controlled, as Carrillo-Moreno sits in half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but De Geno is defending it quite comfortably.
De Geno pushes Carrillo-Moreno off looking to stand but Carrillo-Moreno dives back in and keeps control.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a submission of some sort.
De Geno manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Carrillo-Moreno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno pushes Carrillo-Moreno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Geno breaks from the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the body kick.
Carrillo-Moreno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carrillo-Moreno.
De Geno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Geno sizes up Carrillo-Moreno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carrillo-Moreno avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Geno defends it well.
A big right from Carrillo-Moreno misses.
De Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Geno's waist but De Geno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.
De Geno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carrillo-Moreno.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Geno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Carrillo-Moreno's front leg but catches the back leg as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid it.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and gets a takedown into De Geno's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him.
De Geno pushes Carrillo-Moreno off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Carrillo-Moreno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Geno is trying to buck Carrillo-Moreno off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but De Geno is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Geno throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno digs a good hook to Carrillo-Moreno's body.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
De Geno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Geno misses with a leg kick.
De Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
De Geno scores with a jab to the head.
De Geno lands a nice looking body shot.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Geno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but De Geno sprawls well.
De Geno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carrillo-Moreno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from De Geno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
De Geno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Geno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrillo-Moreno.
De Geno swings for the body but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
De Geno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but De Geno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Geno continues to drive forward.
De Geno is looking to wear down Carrillo-Moreno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Geno lands the left hand.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks a low kick nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Geno wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling the position.
De Geno kicks Carrillo-Moreno off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Geno cracks Carrillo-Moreno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Geno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carrillo-Moreno moves forwards but De Geno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Geno wants it to stay on the feet.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Geno avoids it really well and circles away.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Geno throws a series of punches but Carrillo-Moreno avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! De Geno slams his shin into Carrillo-Moreno's torso.
De Geno scores with a jab. Carrillo-Moreno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Geno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carrillo-Moreno moves away from the strike by De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Geno tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Geno to the ground. De Geno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Geno connects with the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno drops his hands momentarily and De Geno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from De Geno tenderised Carrillo-Moreno's leg. Carrillo-Moreno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carrillo-Moreno throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a looping left.
De Geno throws a right and a left that Carrillo-Moreno avoids nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Geno pushes Carrillo-Moreno off and gets back to his feet.
De Geno connects with a body shot that sends Carrillo-Moreno's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from De Geno. No joy for Carrillo-Moreno on that attempt.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Geno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Geno.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno is defended easily by De Geno.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno punishes Carrillo-Moreno's body with a nice straight punch.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Geno digs a good hook to Carrillo-Moreno's body.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Geno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carrillo-Moreno is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut there from De Geno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Geno lands with a right hand.
De Geno swings for the body but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Geno circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Carrillo-Moreno's head but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno feints and then cracks Carrillo-Moreno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carrillo-Moreno down.
Nice defenses there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Geno.
De Geno takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Geno lands a jab to the head.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Geno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well.
De Geno explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
De Geno digs a good hook to Carrillo-Moreno's body.
De Geno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carrillo-Moreno momentarily.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carrillo-Moreno was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Geno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carrillo-Moreno scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carrillo-Moreno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carrillo-Moreno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. De Geno tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Geno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for De Geno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Carrillo-Moreno swats away the attempt to clinch by De Geno.
A jab from De Geno misses.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
De Geno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carrillo-Moreno's head.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno lands a head shot.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Geno to the mat! De Geno manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Geno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Geno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Geno stops a takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carrillo-Moreno backwards.
De Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot to the head.
De Geno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carrillo-Moreno backwards.
De Geno prevents the takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Geno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from De Geno - that landed with a thud.
De Geno manages to break the clinch.
De Geno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Geno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Geno scores with a hook to the body. Carrillo-Moreno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
Carrillo-Moreno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Geno.
De Geno thuds his right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Geno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carrillo-Moreno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carrillo-Moreno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Geno.
Carrillo-Moreno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
Carrillo-Moreno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Geno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Geno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to take a break and control but De Geno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carrillo-Moreno's sensitive parts.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Geno swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and De Geno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Geno 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dustfinger (ranked 299 p4p, 381 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 43 p4p, 49 weight class). Dustfinger's entrance music is The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. A fine choice. Alexander Rozhkov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov misses with a hook
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger swings for the body but Rozhkov moves out of range.
Dustfinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozhkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Rozhkov blocks a jab.
Rozhkov lands with a straight right. Dustfinger didn't see that one coming.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Rozhkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dustfinger defends it well.
Dustfinger loads up on a big right hand but Rozhkov slips the punch.
Rozhkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rozhkov lands with a good body shot.
Dustfinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Rozhkov works Dustfinger's body with a nice hook.
Dustfinger blocks a jab.
Dustfinger is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Rozhkov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustfinger lands with a right hand.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Rozhkov moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov lands a jab to Dustfinger's midsection.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rozhkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dustfinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dustfinger kicks Rozhkov off and gets to his feet.
Dustfinger misses the body punch
and Rozhkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rozhkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dustfinger is just out of range.
Dustfinger throwing a counter right hand but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger drops Rozhkov with a beautiful combination! Rozhkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dustfinger is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozhkov slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a nice body shot.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into Dustfinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rozhkov looking to sit in guard and control but Dustfinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dustfinger postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is working an open guard so Dustfinger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozhkov blocks a jab.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rozhkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozhkov.
Rozhkov moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dustfinger defends it well.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rozhkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dustfinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dustfinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dustfinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Dustfinger moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dustfinger's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozhkov is in close to Dustfinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is standing up over Dustfinger. Dustfinger looks to escape but Rozhkov dives into side control.
A control attempt from Dustfinger but he's now mounted!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dustfinger is trying to stand up.
Rozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dustfinger is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dustfinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dustfinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rozhkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Dustfinger sneaks out the side door and pushes Rozhkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dustfinger tries to move into range but Rozhkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Rozhkov's head but Rozhkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rozhkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dustfinger with a body shot.
Dustfinger lands with a straight right. Rozhkov didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Rozhkov saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Rozhkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dustfinger at a distance.
Rozhkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger misses with a body shot
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov scores with a hook.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozhkov.
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Rozhkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rozhkov is rocked!
Dustfinger fakes the body blow, causing Rozhkov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rozhkov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 46 p4p, 161 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 8 p4p, 21 weight class). Rolf has chosen AVGN Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy sneaks back into half guard.
Rolf is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf wants to take McCarthy's back but he can't do it this time.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Rolf trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Rolf maintains control.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
McCarthy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rolf wants to take his opponent's back but McCarthy doesn't allow it.
Rolf working for a submission but McCarthy is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy prevents Rolf from taking his back.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolf is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolf.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
McCarthy is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
Rolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Rolf ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolf cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolf lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Rolf misses with a body punch
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses the jab.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolf feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolf prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Rolf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping him busy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Rolf defending well.
Rolf is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy working over Rolf with some ground and pound. Rolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rolf gets back to full guard.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Rolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCarthy's half guard.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
Rolf seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rolf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like McCarthy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
McCarthy controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Jakob Rolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf preventing the sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolf with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf fails with the takedown.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy punishes Rolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Rolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Rolf is now in McCarthy's guard.
Rolf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolf's guard.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy controlling Rolf's posture.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
McCarthy has his hands on Rolf's head, controlling the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rolf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rolf lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf misses with a hook
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Jakob Rolf's cut even more.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Rolf jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy moves forwards but Rolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Rolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rolf throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rolf showed some decent athleticism there.
Rolf is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolf defends it easily.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Rolf pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolf wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf content just to control the position here.
McCarthy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 1 p4p, 51 weight class) and Rod De Minaur (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). De Minaur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seek and Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
De Minaur catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi walks into a jab.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur scores with a body shot.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur lands the left hand.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
De Minaur walks into a left hand.
It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Donk. Takahashi catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur feints a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
Takahashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Takahashi and De Minaur goes tumbling to the canvas! Takahashi follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
De Minaur is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Minaur is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Minaur avoid being mounted?
De Minaur works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur working a defensive guard here.
De Minaur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takahashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Minaur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Minaur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Minaur!
De Minaur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takahashi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by De Minaur. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but De Minaur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi rushes De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takahashi as De Minaur tries to tie him up.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
De Minaur takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi thumps De Minaur with a low kick.
De Minaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi misses the body punch
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As De Minaur backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi throws a push kick but De Minaur slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur'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.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a lazy head kick
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur misses with the combination.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to clinch but De Minaur moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi forces De Minaur back against the cage and clinches.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns De Minaur into the cage.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur just leaning against Takahashi, taking a breather.
De Minaur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
and De Minaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - De Minaur had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Minaur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur throws a lazy uppercut
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
De Minaur digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from De Minaur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
De Minaur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
A solid body kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De Minaur with the inside leg kick.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a one two combo.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi backing away here, and De Minaur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Minaur. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi with a hook.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from De Minaur misses
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
That has opened up Rod De Minaur's cut even more.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Takahashi.
De Minaur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takahashi has time to react.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
De Minaur thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Minaur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur stared into the camera and said 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.
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