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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Diamond (ranked 3926 p4p, 4915 weight class) and Sam Diego (ranked 461 p4p, 522 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego cracks Diamond with an open hand slap.
Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego lands a head kick. Diamond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a one two combo.
 Diamond is rocked!
Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Diamond avoids it.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Diamond throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Diamond's cut is getting worse.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diamond tries to clinch up
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Diamond toppling to the canvas! Diamond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diamond shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diamond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diamond shoots for a double leg takedown but Diego sprawls well. He's pushed Diamond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego lands a big head kick that sends Diamond tumbling to the mat! Diego takes a step backwards and waves Diamond back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diamond ducks into an uppercut from Diego and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 2857 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Bobby Brawler (ranked 352 p4p, 263 weight class). Patterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm So High. Nashville Pussy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson tries to clinch but Brawler moves away
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Brawler shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brawler is looking to stand back up but Patterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brawler.
Patterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brawler is trying to stand back up but Patterson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Brawler looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Brawler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Patterson throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson misses with a takedown
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Patterson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Brawler!
An out of breath Bobby Brawler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 2174 p4p, 2337 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 310 p4p, 324 weight class). Kvakkestad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Contempt - Jucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardman slips a jab from Kvakkestad.
Hardman throws a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardman counters with a straight right hand.
Kvakkestad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kvakkestad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kvakkestad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kvakkestad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kvakkestad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvakkestad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kvakkestad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kvakkestad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Hardman catches Kvakkestad right on the button with a cross.
Kvakkestad misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Kvakkestad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kvakkestad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Kvakkestad does no damage.
Kvakkestad shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardman tries to sprawl out of it but Kvakkestad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Kvakkestad.
Hardman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kvakkestad, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad misses with the head strike.
Hardman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Kvakkestad controls the action.
Kvakkestad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvakkestad has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Kvakkestad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Kvakkestad controls the action.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Kvakkestad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
Kvakkestad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad blocking some punches.
Kvakkestad working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Hardman lands with a light punch inside.
Kvakkestad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
Hardman is looking to clinch but Kvakkestad is avoiding it.
Kvakkestad throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman moves out of range as Kvakkestad strikes.
Kvakkestad moves forwards but Hardman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kvakkestad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Kvakkestad.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Kvakkestad.
Hardman lands a nice uppercut.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Kvakkestad struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Kvakkestad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvakkestad gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvakkestad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kvakkestad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kvakkestad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kvakkestad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch but Kvakkestad is having none of it.
Kvakkestad has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kvakkestad blocks a jab.
Kvakkestad gets tackled into the cage by Hardman. Hardman maintains the clinch.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardman.
Kvakkestad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kvakkestad throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kvakkestad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Kvakkestad.
Brock Hardman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardman after a bit of a struggle.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants a takedown.
Kvakkestad decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Hardman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kvakkestad is proving hard to escape from.
Kvakkestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardman controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kvakkestad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvakkestad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardman tries to clinch up
and Kvakkestad counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvakkestad looks to land a combination. Hardman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kvakkestad misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kvakkestad cracks Hardman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Kvakkestad pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Kvakkestad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kvakkestad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kvakkestad.
Loki Kvakkestad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvakkestad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardman checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad works over Hardman's head and body with a nice combination.
Kvakkestad throws a head kick that half lands.
Kvakkestad swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardman.
Hardman gets a clinch.
Kvakkestad tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Kvakkestad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hardman digs a good hook to Kvakkestad's body.
Kvakkestad misses with a combination
and Hardman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kvakkestad jumps guard but Hardman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kvakkestad scores with a hook to the body.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Kvakkestad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardman lands a nice uppercut.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Hardman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kvakkestad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad blocks an uppercut.
Kvakkestad misses with a body punch.
Kvakkestad tries to pull guard but Hardman won't allow it.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kvakkestad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvakkestad working aggressively here.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kvakkestad throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Kvakkestad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kvakkestad manages to end up in side control.
Hardman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardman some visible discomfort.
Kvakkestad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Kvakkestad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hardman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Hardman defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kvakkestad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hardman is trying to buck Kvakkestad off.
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Kvakkestad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardman keeps working.
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
Hardman is trying to buck Kvakkestad off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvakkestad throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvakkestad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kvakkestad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
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 Brock Hardman.
I think Hardman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brock Hardman!
Brock Hardman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 1289 p4p, 976 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 174 p4p, 135 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fadda Jr defends it well.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sinclair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sinclair's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fadda Jr throws a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a single leg into guard. Fadda Jr didn't expect that.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
Fadda Jr looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sinclair being controlled here momentarily.
Fadda Jr keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda Jr has wrist control.
Fadda Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fadda Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fadda Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sinclair escapes and throws Fadda Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fadda Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sinclair trying to mount his opponent but Fadda Jr defends it.
Sinclair slows the pace down in half guard.
Sinclair prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.
Sinclair is keen to just control but Fadda Jr is a slippery customer.
Fadda Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
Sinclair is thwarting Fadda Jr's attempts to control the position.
Fadda Jr tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
Sinclair passes to side control.
Fadda Jr is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Sinclair crashes against the mat.
Sinclair working away.
Fadda Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sinclair's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sinclair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fadda Jr's head.
Sinclair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sinclair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fadda Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but Fadda Jr defending well.
Fadda Jr is looking to improve his position.
Fadda Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinclair.
Sinclair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fadda Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but Fadda Jr defending well.
Fadda Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sinclair is very close to passing his half guard.
Sinclair is looking for a kimura but Fadda Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sinclair to get the leverage.
Sinclair is trying to control. Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Fadda Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sinclair passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sinclair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Sinclair throws a fast counter high kick but Fadda Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sinclair connects with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr tries to move into range but Sinclair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sinclair defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Fadda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Sinclair throws a body kick.
Sinclair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sinclair ducks right into an uppercut from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range nicely.
Fadda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sinclair lands with a good body shot.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
The crowd cheers as Sinclair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fadda Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Fadda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair throws out a leg kick but Fadda Jr moves out of range and Sinclair only half commits.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to the head.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
It looked like Fadda Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fadda Jr tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinclair's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinclair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair scores with a three punch combo!
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinclair.
Fadda Jr blocks the body kick.
Sinclair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fadda Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Fadda Jr avoids it well.
Sinclair connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fadda Jr's hands.
Fadda Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sinclair throws a lazy uppercut
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sinclair throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fadda Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Sinclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fadda Jr lands a body shot.
Sinclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sinclair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sinclair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Fadda Jr slips the punch.
Sinclair throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair throws a counter combo.
Fadda Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr connects with a single shot there.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Sinclair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fadda Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadda Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sinclair throws a leg kick
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sinclair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fadda Jr needs to keep his hands up - Sinclair had a free shot at his head there.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Fadda Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Fadda Jr also avoids with ease.
Sinclair looks to throw the jab but Fadda Jr is out of range.
Sinclair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fadda Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinclair's head.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the head.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Fadda Jr avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Sinclair throws a body kick.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
A combination from Fadda Jr does no damage.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinclair is looking to slow Fadda Jr down with leg kicks.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Fadda Jr avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr blocks it well.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Fadda Jr looks to land a combination but Sinclair avoids it well.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Fadda Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr cracks a nice hook into Sinclair's ribs.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sinclair fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fadda Jr on the side of the head.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fadda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair dips to his left and cracks Fadda Jr with an uppercut!
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Sinclair is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinclair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair throws out a leg kick but Fadda Jr moves out of range and Sinclair only half commits.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Fadda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Sinclair misses its intended target.
Sinclair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fadda Jr checks it well.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Fadda Jr avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Sinclair with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sinclair is predictable there
and Fadda Jr counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr dips to his left and cracks Sinclair with an uppercut!
Sinclair walks into a straight right hand from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadda Jr is just out of range.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sinclair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Fadda Jr.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fadda Jr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 787 p4p, 1934 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 62 p4p, 240 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158
8 - 7 - 1 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenakore digs a good hook to Line's body.
Krenakore throws a lazy uppercut
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krenakore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a body shot.
Krenakore digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Line staying out of range there.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line looks to land a left hand but Krenakore moved out of range nicely.
Krenakore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line 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.
Krenakore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Krenakore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krenakore.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Krenakore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Line misses with a shot to the body
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Krenakore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore lands a body shot.
Line 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.
Krenakore lands a jab to Line's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore lands a two punch combo.
Line tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krenakore swivels and escapes.
Krenakore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krenakore lands the left hand.
Krenakore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krenakore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Line stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Krenakore misses with a combination
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krenakore's knee momentarily.
Krenakore connects with the punch.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Line is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krenakore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krenakore misses with a hook
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line lands a head kick!
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Krenakore throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Line.
Krenakore misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krenakore scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
Line shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krenakore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krenakore throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore is looking to counter punch.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Krenakore is rocked!
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krenakore checks it well.
Krenakore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line takes a swing at Krenakore's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Krenakore misses
letting Line counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown attempt from Line. Line gets slowly back to his feet.
Krenakore swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krenakore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Line.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krenakore avoids a kick to the body.
Line takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenakore, as that shot connected.
Krenakore jabs at Line's body.
Krenakore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a head kick but Krenakore moves out of range.
A jab from Krenakore finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Line shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenakore is trying to defend but Line finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Line keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Krenakore is wise to it.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Line is rocked!
Krenakore swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krenakore!
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krenakore drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Line right on the button. Line goes down! Krenakore follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Krenakore gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mengrire Krenakore!
Our winner, Mengrire Krenakore, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 1202 p4p, 1448 weight class) and Jimmy Nitro (ranked 156 p4p, 181 weight class). Nitro has chosen A Perfect Hero - Super Eurobeat as his entrance music. 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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14 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nitro to the mat! Nitro manages to get full guard.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard.
Nitro controlling the position.
Cabrera trying to control but Nitro is working from the bottom.
Nitro seems keen to control Cabrera's posture.
Cabrera passes Nitro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Nitro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Nitro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nitro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitro tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Nitro is trying to control but can't.
Nitro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cabrera is trying to control. Nitro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nitro tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
Nitro is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Nitro throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Nitro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Nitro misses with a head kick.
Good work by Cabrera as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Nitro moves out of range.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nitro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nitro's guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Nitro is working from the bottom.
Nitro is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nitro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard.
Cabrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nitro's guard.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Nitro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage.
Cabrera is thwarting Nitro's attempts to control the position.
Cabrera trying to control the pace.
Cabrera wants to free his trapped foot but Nitro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nitro wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera is pressing down on Nitro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nitro is holding on for now.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nitro keeps working.
Nitro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nitro gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A solid body kick from Nitro.
Nitro throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera slips a jab from Nitro.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Nitro.
Nice cross by Nitro.
It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Nitro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Nitro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Nitro with a jab.
Nitro misses with a kick to the body.
Nitro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nitro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nitro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Nitro misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nitro.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nitro in his tracks.
Nitro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Nitro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Nitro down.
Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Nitro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nitro misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Nitro was not able to check.
Nitro misses with a hook.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nitro's head.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Nitro throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Nitro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera moves out of range as Nitro throws a body kick.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nitro can do to turn this around?
Nitro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nitro's head backwards.
Nitro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nitro misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitro misses with a body kick.
Nitro throws a lazy head kick
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nitro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Nitro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nitro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nitro throws a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nitro. Nitro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nitro walks into a left hand.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Nitro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nitro as he connects with a hook.
Nitro scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Nitro. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Hendrix Cabrera's cut is getting worse.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Nitro is working from the bottom.
Nitro is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nitro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nitro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera swings around for an armbar but Nitro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabrera's guard.
Nitro stands and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nitro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cabrera!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitro tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Cabrera is trying to escape the mount.
Nitro is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nitro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cabrera is holding on tight.
Nitro tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Nitro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nitro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Nitro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nitro!
Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nitro, who protects the arm well.
Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nitro, who protects the arm well.
Cabrera working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nitro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nitro is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera swings around for an armbar but Nitro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Nitro controlling him for the moment.
Nitro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabrera is trying to keep Nitro in close.
Nitro preventing the sweep.
Nitro controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro advances position into side control!
Cabrera wants to control but Nitro postures up.
Cabrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is trying to control Nitro's posture but Nitro avoids it.
Nitro trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cabrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nitro is continuing to stall.
Cabrera is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cabrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cabrera is thwarting Nitro's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nitro keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nitro holds on and takes a little breather.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nitro wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nitro has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabrera 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 496 p4p, 558 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 79 p4p, 93 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiainen connects with a single shot there.
Kontiainen feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kontiainen!
Kontiainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
As Kontiainen backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Kontiainen manages to avoid it all.
Evans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big left from Evans misses.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Kontiainen keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Kontiainen throws a body kick that misses
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kontiainen really felt that one!
A telegraphed right hand from Kontiainen misses the target.
Evans lands the left hand.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Kontiainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Kontiainen gets a clinch.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans avoids the body shot from Kontiainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kontiainen digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans working aggressively here.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the head.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Evans lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
Kontiainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans throws out a counter right but Kontiainen avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kontiainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen backing away here, and Evans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kontiainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.
Kontiainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is looking to escape.
Evans kicks off Kontiainen and gets to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Kontiainen moved out of range nicely.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kontiainen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Kontiainen getting side control.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Evans has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kontiainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Evans back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Kontiainen.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kontiainen is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Kontiainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Evans walks into a jab.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen with the inside leg kick.
Kontiainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Evans.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen scores with a nice body kick.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiainen.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kontiainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evans takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Evans misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Kontiainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a kick to the body.
Kontiainen lands a slapping body shot.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Kontiainen scores with a nice strike.
Evans moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kontiainen with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen connects with the punch.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Evans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kontiainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kontiainen cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Kontiainen walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontiainen with a jab.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kontiainen is looking to counter punch.
Evans lands a nice hook to Kontiainen's body. Kontiainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kontiainen, as that shot connected.
Kontiainen thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Kontiainen instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kontiainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Kontiainen backing away here, and Evans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kontiainen doesn't seem phased though.
Paavali Kontiainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kontiainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.
Evans throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kontiainen tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gwynn Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen misses with a body punch.
Kontiainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Kontiainen controls the action.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans cracks Kontiainen with a nice body shot.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Kontiainen avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kontiainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kontiainen is rocked!
Kontiainen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Evans! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gwynn Evans!
Gwynn Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 220 p4p, 196 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 31 p4p, 28 weight class). Lincoln 's entrance music is Sgt MacKenzie. A fine choice. Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid throws a low kick but Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
A head kick by Lincoln misses
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincoln avoids it.
Asteroid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lincoln misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln working hard to break the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with some punches.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Lincoln leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincoln avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Asteroid tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Lincoln misses with a body punch.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Lincoln 's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Asteroid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Asteroid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln .
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asteroid or not.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Asteroid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lincoln lands a nice hook to Asteroid's body. Asteroid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
Lincoln connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily.
Lincoln walks into a jab.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln sizes up Asteroid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asteroid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln .
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Asteroid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Asteroid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Lincoln 's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Asteroid finds it's target.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln misses with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Lincoln moved out of range.
Asteroid takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Asteroid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lincoln has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asteroid.
Nice jab there from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lincoln is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Asteroid lands with a hook. Lincoln tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lincoln moves out of range of the body kick from Asteroid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down.
Lincoln moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lincoln . That did some damage!
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one.
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln scores with a shoulder strike.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln .
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
Asteroid digs a right hand into Lincoln 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lincoln 's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lincoln uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Lincoln sets himself, and Asteroid steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincoln avoids it this time.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincoln attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln fails to land with a series of punches.
Asteroid tries to work over Lincoln 's front leg with a kick but Lincoln checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Asteroid is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lincoln showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
Asteroid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lincoln swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid with a hook.
Lincoln fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
Lincoln wants to slow Asteroid down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincoln slips a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid misses with a combination
and Lincoln counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincoln . That's going to slow Asteroid down.
Lincoln swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Lincoln lands a body shot.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Lincoln moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that Lincoln avoids nicely.
It looked like Lincoln was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asteroid.
Lincoln defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln lands a jab to the nose.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lincoln pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Lincoln as he checks the leg kick.
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Lincoln swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Lincoln has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Asteroid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Asteroid tries to counter with a clinch but Lincoln shakes him off and moves away.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid moves out of range of the leg kick from Lincoln .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln blocks the elbow strike.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Lincoln won't want to take too many of those.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A nice left hand lands by Lincoln .
Lincoln 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
A right hand to the body from Asteroid.
A short left from Asteroid.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lincoln .
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Lincoln lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincoln keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Lincoln showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Lincoln manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 low kick lands for Asteroid.
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln connects with a jab.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lincoln 's sensitive parts.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lincoln checks it well.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexander Lincoln is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Lincoln takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln walks into a straight right hand from Asteroid.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Lincoln pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asteroid back to the cage. Lincoln follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Lincoln finds it's target.
Asteroid loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Lincoln throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Asteroid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincoln connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asteroid scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln .
Asteroid tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
It looked like Lincoln wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Lincoln tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asteroid darts in trying to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asteroid thinking.
Asteroid throws out a leg kick but Lincoln moves out of range and Asteroid only half commits.
Asteroid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lincoln dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid walks into a stiff left hand from Lincoln .
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Lincoln connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincoln paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincoln .
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Lincoln was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lincoln throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one.
Lincoln scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
Asteroid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln lunges at Asteroid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asteroid's hand.
Lincoln checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lincoln connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Jab by Lincoln .
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Harakka (ranked 271 p4p, 511 weight class) and Terrance Graves (ranked 41 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harakka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Harakka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harakka on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Harakka.
Harakka throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but Harakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Graves 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.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves moves forwards but Harakka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harakka swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves blocks a head kick by Harakka.
Gustav Harakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harakka feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Harakka tries to clinch up
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.
Harakka tried to counter with a leg kick but Graves avoided it.
Harakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves misses the body punch
and Harakka counters with a good low kick that Graves was not able to check.
Harakka clinches.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harakka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Harakka fails to land.
Graves working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harakka pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves blocking some punches.
Harakka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harakka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harakka.
Harakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka keeps control of Graves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graves prevents a body shot from Harakka.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves working aggressively here.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Harakka on the inside.
Harakka lands with a light punch inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harakka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harakka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Harakka coming out on top.
Harakka misses with a hook.
Jab from Graves.
Harakka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
Harakka looks to clinch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a head kick but Harakka moves out of range.
A slow jab from Harakka misses its intended target.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Graves.
Graves prevents a body shot from Harakka.
Graves tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Harakka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harakka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harakka lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Harakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrance Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A short right from Harakka.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves pushes Harakka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Harakka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Harakka struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Harakka blocking some punches.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harakka.
A short body shot lands from Harakka as the two fighters clinch.
Harakka blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Harakka lands a right hand.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Harakka blocks it.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Harakka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
A short right from Harakka.
Harakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Harakka controls his hands.
A short right from Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Harakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Harakka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graves throws an elbow but misses.
Harakka tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves prevents a body shot from Harakka.
A short left from Harakka.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
Graves presses Harakka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka working aggressively here.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
A hook to the body from Harakka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Harakka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harakka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves presses Harakka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Harakka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harakka scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
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 lands there from Graves.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a body kick that stops Harakka in his tracks momentarily.
Harakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Harakka.
Harakka misses the jab.
Harakka ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka lands with a nice body punch.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Harakka scores with a nice body kick.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves thuds his right hand into Harakka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Harakka's head back.
Harakka moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Some bone on bone action there as Harakka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harakka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Harakka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harakka really felt that one!
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Harakka's shoulder, as Harakka tries to avoid the shot.
Harakka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Harakka's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harakka throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a solid body kick.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Harakka finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Harakka. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves looks to throw the jab but Harakka is out of range.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Harakka lands a jab to the nose.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Harakka moves out of range easily.
Harakka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 63 p4p, 229 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 11 p4p, 37 weight class). Wasselach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Time Is On My Side by Maze kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Martin as the two fighters clinch.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow.
Martin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
Martin working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Martin.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin works on Wasselach's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach prevents a body shot from Martin.
Wasselach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Martin misses its target.
Wasselach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
A big right from Wasselach misses.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wasselach's head backwards.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Wasselach looks winded!
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Wasselach follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wasselach's head.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wasselach manages to circle out of the way.
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Wasselach in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wasselach being controlled against the cage.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Martin tries a body shot but Wasselach blocks it.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wasselach drops back down to his feet.
Martin slows down the pace here.
Wasselach misses with the head strike.
Martin tries to work over Wasselach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasselach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasselach is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Swole Ricky Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Wasselach fails to pull guard.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Martin.
A short body shot lands from Martin as the two fighters clinch.
Martin avoiding damage.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Wasselach avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin digs a right hand into Wasselach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wasselach's gas tank.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Wasselach's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasselach fails to pull guard.
Wasselach tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
Wasselach fails to pull guard.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wasselach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasselach.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasselach throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Wasselach scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wasselach. Those never looked like landing.
Wasselach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasselach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wasselach in his tracks.
Wasselach avoids a kick to the body.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wasselach can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin cracks Wasselach with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut.
Martin lands a nice shot that snaps Wasselach's head back.
The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Martin cracks Wasselach on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wasselach falls backwards against the cage. Martin follows up with more strikes that drop Wasselach to his knees. Martin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wasselach! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Swole Ricky Martin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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