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GAMMA#1066 Surian v Richard PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 1559 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 148 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
20 - 3 - 0 |
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145
27 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Maestro blocks the low kick.
Maestro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Maestro off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Maestro. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Maestro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Maestro tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maestro throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maestro has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Maestro misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maestro throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestro dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maestro moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Maestro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Maestro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maestro down.
Maestro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestro feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Maestro tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Maestro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maestro is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maestro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maestro. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maestro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Maestro seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Maestro stalling away here and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Maestro controlling him for the moment.
Maestro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Maestro pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maestro is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maestro to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maestro's hands.
Maestro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maestro looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Maestro's ribs.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Maestro strikes.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Maestro avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Maestro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maestro shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maestro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maestro showed some decent athleticism there.
Maestro works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Maestro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maestro's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Maestro won't let him.
Maestro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Maestro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maestro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maestro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit stands and steps away. Maestro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Maestro off balance momentarily.
Maestro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maestro tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Maestro down.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestros head.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Maestro misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit thumps Maestro with a low kick.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Maestro feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Maestro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Maestro's head back.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Maestro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Maestro shoots in.
Maestro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Maestro with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maestro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Maestro knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestro is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Maestro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit punishes Maestro's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Maestro ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Maestro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maestro down.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Maestro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Maestro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maestro is one step ahead there.
Maestro trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Maestro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maestro has Sitsongrit in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maestro at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Maestro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maestro scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Maestro feinted with a counter takedown.
Maestro lands a body shot.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Maestro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Maestro off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Maestro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maestro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maestro.
Matija Maestro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Maestro is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit cracks Maestro with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maestro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maestro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Maestro throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Maestro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Maestro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Maestro tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maestro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Maestro's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Petsuwan Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Amrani (ranked 1278 p4p, 1324 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 124 p4p, 127 weight class). River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy 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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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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Ibrahim Amrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River gets caught napping as Amrani dives in and scores a takedown. River manages to retain guard.
Amrani throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amrani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amrani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amrani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amrani throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amrani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amrani is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on River, up you get!
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amrani misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amrani shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Amrani finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amrani.
River looks like he's trying to stand up.
Amrani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amrani thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely.
River is looking to escape.
Amrani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
River tries to kick Amrani off but Amrani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Amrani.
Amrani is controlling the pace.
Amrani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amrani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amrani seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Amrani there.
Amrani is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Amrani fails with the takedown
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
A big right from River misses.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amrani.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amrani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amrani showed some decent athleticism there.
River pushes Amrani off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River punishes Amrani's body with a nice straight punch.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amrani moves away.
A big right from River misses.
Amrani misses with a wild body shot.
River scores with a punch to the head.
Amrani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amrani tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amrani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
River kicks Amrani off and gets back to his feet.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Amrani's head.
Amrani drives through with a takedown into River's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amrani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amrani trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amrani fails with an attempt to clinch.
River throws a hook to the side of Amrani's head but Amrani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amrani goes for a double leg but River avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as River continues to drive forward.
Amrani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. River is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amrani.
Amrani avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Amrani blocks a body shot from River.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amrani avoids it.
Amrani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amrani drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani wants to sweep but no luck.
Amrani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amrani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
A good leg kick by River.
Amrani moves into the clinch.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Amrani jumps guard but River turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Amrani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amrani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River cracks Amrani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amrani moves away.
Amrani moves out of range as River strikes.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in River's half guard.
River pushes Amrani off looking to stand but Amrani dives back in and keeps control.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amrani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amrani is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amrani wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Amrani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amrani throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
Amrani wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amrani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amrani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Amrani prevents River from standing back up.
Amrani stands up out of the half guard.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amrani fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Amrani on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amrani gets slowly back to his feet.
Amrani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amrani is out of range.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Amrani moves out of range easily.
Charlie River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amrani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Amrani.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amrani misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Amrani manages to step out the way in time.
River loads up on a big right hand but Amrani slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Amrani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Amrani's head back.
Amrani fails with the takedown.
Amrani slips a jab from River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Amrani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Amrani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but River defends well and Amrani ends up having to push River into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Amrani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Amrani wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
Amrani blocking some punches.
Amrani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a body punch.
River stalling against the cage.
Amrani avoids the elbow strike from River, against the cage.
River lands a body shot.
Amrani can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River slowing the pace effectively.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amrani avoids the elbow strike from River, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River taking a breather.
Amrani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amrani backwards.
Amrani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but River gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for River to work.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Amrani controls his hands.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amrani is pushing River up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River breaks the clinch.
River takes a swing at Amrani's ribcage but misses.
Amrani avoids a kick to the body.
River cracks Amrani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amrani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibrahim Amrani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River taking a breather.
River tries to work over Amrani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amrani fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Amrani scores with a nice short uppercut.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amrani looking for a takedown.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amrani backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but River gets the underhooks and prevents it.
River tries a knee to the head but Amrani blocks it.
River tries to work over Amrani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amrani forces River back against the cage and clinches.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries a body shot but Amrani blocks it.
Amrani gets control of River's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amrani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amrani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Amrani wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim Amrani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amrani looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Amrani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
A relieved looking Charlie River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint River (ranked 1185 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 152 p4p, 139 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 32 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupei's head.
River lands a big uppercut and Lupei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lupei looks OK. River waves Lupei back to his feet!
 Lupei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei switches off momentarily and River cracks him with a monster right hand! Lupei topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as River dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by River !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !
Clint River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 950 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Kim Jones (ranked 35 p4p, 84 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to sprawl but Canada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Canada is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Canada in his half guard.
Canada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Canada in particular looking to stall.
Canada wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Canada postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Canada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canada scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canada 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.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Canada doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Canada escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 622 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 78 p4p, 126 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ainsworth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ainsworth throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Ainsworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire 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.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Ainsworth takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Ainsworth sees coming a mile off.
Ainsworth 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.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Ainsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Ainsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Ainsworth there.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Ainsworth counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
McGuire throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Ainsworth had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ainsworth.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Ainsworth manages to step out the way in time.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire darts in and clinches Ainsworth up against the cage.
McGuire prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth blocking some punches.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire is pressed up against the cage. Ainsworth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGuire down to the mat. McGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a head kick but Ainsworth moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lathem McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped McGuire's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth lands with an overhand left.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Ainsworth's body. Ainsworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuire takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ainsworth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
An out of breath Wilfred Ainsworth 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 436 p4p, 504 weight class) and Hargol Svenkter (ranked 19 p4p, 22 weight class). Salajudin Ii comes to the cage accompanied by На белом. Svenkter has chosen heavy bass test as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hargol Svenkter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Super Salajudin Ii's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenkter looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Svenkter looks to land a right hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range.
Salajudin Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenkter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenkter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salajudin Ii goes for a double leg but Svenkter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Svenkter continues to drive forward.
Salajudin Ii prevents Svenkter from breaking the clinch.
Svenkter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salajudin Ii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Svenkter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Svenkter is trying to break the clinch but Salajudin Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Svenkter breaks the clinch.
Svenkter throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Svenkter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenkter connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab from Svenkter.
Svenkter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salajudin Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenkter.
Svenkter misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Svenkter was well out of range.
Svenkter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Salajudin Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Svenkter looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Svenkter throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Svenkter!
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenkter is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Salajudin Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svenkter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii works to advance to full mount. Svenkter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Salajudin Ii has hold of Svenkter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Svenkter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Svenkter stops Salajudin Ii from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Svenkter tries to reverse the position but Salajudin Ii maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenkter wants to hold on but Salajudin Ii pushes him away.
Salajudin Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Svenkter stops Salajudin Ii from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salajudin Ii with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Svenkter working to try and regain half guard.
Salajudin Ii jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Svenkter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Svenkter and Salajudin Ii has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hargol Svenkter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hargol Svenkter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salajudin Ii moves away from the strike by Svenkter.
Svenkter throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Svenkter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
Salajudin Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Svenkter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Svenkter is working from the bottom.
Svenkter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salajudin Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svenkter trying to keep a closed guard but Salajudin Ii is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salajudin Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Svenkter's guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenkter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is looking to take a break and control but Svenkter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Svenkter tries to get to full guard but Salajudin Ii has control of the leg.
Salajudin Ii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salajudin Ii is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Svenkter reverses the position - he's now on top in Salajudin Ii's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Svenkter controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Svenkter is proving a slippery customer.
Salajudin Ii has a closed guard, preventing Svenkter from standing up.
Salajudin Ii has his hands on Svenkter's head, controlling the position.
Svenkter stopping the sweep attempt from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Svenkter is defending well. Salajudin Ii quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Svenkter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Salajudin Ii celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Honorio (ranked 279 p4p, 355 weight class) and Mangas Coloradas (ranked 35 p4p, 47 weight class). Honorio comes to the cage accompanied by Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio. Mangas Coloradas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coloradas circles away.
Honorio connects with a single shot there.
Honorio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Honorio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Honorio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coloradas's 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.
Honorio wants to control from the top but Coloradas keeps moving.
Coloradas pulls Honorio in close to his closed guard and prevents Honorio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Honorio trying to control but Coloradas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio being controlled here momentarily.
Coloradas trying to control the position.
Honorio looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coloradas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honorio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honorio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Honorio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Honorio prevents Coloradas from getting back to his feet.
Honorio with a nice head shot there.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Coloradas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio won't allow Coloradas to sweep him here.
Coloradas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honorio postures up and lands a big shot to Coloradas's brow.
Honorio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honorio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Honorio is looking to work some ground and pound but Coloradas has wrist control.
Coloradas managing to control the position.
Coloradas looking for a sweep. Not yet Coloradas, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
Coloradas trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but Coloradas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Honorio moves into the clinch.
Honorio gets through Coloradas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honorio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coloradas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coloradas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coloradas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mangas Coloradas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coloradas misses with a leg kick
and Honorio counters with a shoot takedown. Coloradas fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas is trying to control the position but Honorio postures up.
Honorio wants to control from the top but Coloradas keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coloradas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Honorio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Coloradas.
Coloradas working aggressively here.
Honorio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Coloradas throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Honorio!
Honorio swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coloradas ducks right into an uppercut from Honorio.
Honorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coloradas.
No luck for Honorio with that takedown attempt.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Honorio avoids it with no problem.
Coloradas is looking to chop away at Honorio's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio tries to clinch but Coloradas is having none of it.
Honorio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coloradas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio tries to clinch up.
Honorio instigates a clinch.
Coloradas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
Honorio looks for a takedown but Coloradas sprawls well.
Vinicius Honorio is winning the standup battle so far.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Honorio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Honorio throws a body punch but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas lands a high kick!
Honorio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coloradas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio moves into the clinch.
Coloradas lands a knee to the body.
Coloradas tries a body shot but Honorio blocks it.
Coloradas working Honorio over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Coloradas.
Coloradas is looking to control Honorio's arms but Honorio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coloradas has his back to the cage.
Honorio tries to pull guard but Coloradas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coloradas wants to stall.
Honorio decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas is stalling in the full guard.
Coloradas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coloradas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Honorio misses.
Coloradas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honorio.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but Coloradas shows good takedown defense.
Honorio misses with a straight left.
Honorio scores with a nice right hand.
Honorio fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coloradas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Honorio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Honorio lands in his opponent's guard.
Coloradas has his feet on Honorio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas tries a low kick but Honorio avoids it.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Honorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coloradas but Coloradas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Coloradas - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Coloradas's guard.
Vinicius Honorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coloradas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honorio controlling from the top position.
Coloradas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honorio throws a big elbow that misses.
Coloradas keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Honorio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Honorio content to stall in guard here.
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.
Coloradas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Honorio with that takedown attempt.
Honorio checks the leg kick.
Honorio misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.
Coloradas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coloradas connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Honorio.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honorio lands a nice shot that snaps Coloradas's head back.
Coloradas throws a sloppy head kick and Honorio moves out of range easily.
Coloradas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honorio at a distance.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
Honorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coloradas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio fails with the takedown.
Coloradas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Honorio moves out of range easily.
Coloradas lands a big head kick that sends Honorio tumbling to the mat! Coloradas takes a step backwards and waves Honorio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Honorio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honorio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Honorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Honorio moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Honorio misses the target.
A left lands for Honorio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangas Coloradas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coloradas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mangas Coloradas!
Mangas Coloradas 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 224 p4p, 424 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 10 p4p, 17 weight class). Cross's entrance music is Folk Metal. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice body shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
Thorsby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cross is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cross misses the jab.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Thorsby moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross cracks Thorsby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cross 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.
Cross swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cross misses with a body shot.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Cross.
Thorsby lands with a kick to the temple. Cross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby slips a jab from Cross.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Thorsby coming out on top.
Thorsby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsby has Cross pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cross.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Cross is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorsby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Thorsby looks winded!
Thorsby is trying to stall.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Cross.
Cross tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands a really nice looking cross but Thorsby seems unphased.
It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Thorsby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsby takes one to the side of the head.
Cross drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Thorsby's head, knocking him out cold! Cross is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Cross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodes (ranked 165 p4p, 146 weight class) and Milo Andrianakis (ranked 18 p4p, 17 weight class). Rhodes comes into the arena with Bury My Bones blaring out of the sound system. Andrianakis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrianakis tries to sprawl out of it but Rhodes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrianakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhodes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Andrianakis connects with a body shot that sends Rhodes's belly button to the back.
Rhodes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhodes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis misses with a straight left.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Rhodes ducked under it nicely.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Andrianakis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianakis connects with a body shot.
Andrianakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes works Andrianakis's body with a nice hook.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Andrianakis wants to counter with a clinch but Rhodes pushes him away.
Andrianakis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Andrianakis fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a good cross that connects.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianakis 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.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrianakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot.
Andrianakis defending well as Rhodes loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrianakis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes is in Andrianakis's guard.
Andrianakis wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes scores with a jab to the head.
Andrianakis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrianakis lands a shoulder strike.
Rhodes jumps guard.
Andrianakis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Rhodes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
It looked like Rhodes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianakis.
Rhodes gets a double leg takedown into Andrianakis's guard.
Andrianakis pushes Rhodes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Andrianakis leaves Rhodes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrianakis. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes'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.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
A big right from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhodes looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Rhodes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Rhodes moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhodes cracks Andrianakis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrianakis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrianakis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes counters with a left to the body.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrianakis slips under a jab.
Andrianakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes wants a takedown.
Rhodes tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrianakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrianakis lands with a left to the head.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrianakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside that Rhodes shrugs off.
Dusty Rhodes's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes successfully pulls guard.
Andrianakis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rhodes, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a jab.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rhodes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Rhodes defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhodes misses the target.
Andrianakis digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianakis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrianakis's hands.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhodes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dusty Rhodes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Rhodes saw that one coming.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrianakis cracks Rhodes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhodes is rocked!
Rhodes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Andrianakis points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rhodes wakes up just in time to hear Andrianakis thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Andrianakis!
During a confident post fight interview, Milo Andrianakis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 14 p4p, 128 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 2 p4p, 16 weight class). Richard Mesquita has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Surianglek Sitsongrit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mesquita misses with a straight left.
Richard Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mesquita circles away quickly and effectively.
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mesquita shoots in.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Mesquita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mesquita darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Mesquita moves out of range easily.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mesquita jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mesquita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Jab by Mesquita.
Mesquita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mesquita checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mesquita takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mesquita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit kicks Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Mesquita digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Mesquita's leg but Mesquita calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has picked Sitsongrit up - he's going for a ride! Mesquita dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sitsongrit has one foot on Mesquita's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Mesquita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mesquita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mesquita lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking hook.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Mesquita off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mesquita avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sitsongrit leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Mesquita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Mesquita distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Mesquita just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.
Mesquita swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
It seemed like Mesquita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mesquita digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Mesquita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Mesquita does it's job there.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Mesquita throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good work by Mesquita as he checks the leg kick.
Mesquita slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mesquita.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Mesquita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit kicks off Mesquita and gets to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mesquita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Mesquita is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mesquita lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mesquita misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Mesquita was not able to check.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Mesquita knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Mesquita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mesquita cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesquita 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita is the new lightweight champion!
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