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GAMMA#1081 Zweihander v Deane PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 1575 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Ibrahim Amrani (ranked 138 p4p, 161 weight class). Ibrahim Amrani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144
17 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Ibrahim Amrani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amrani tries to clinch but Kursiwa moves out of range.
Ibrahim Amrani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kursiwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Kursiwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Kursiwa is pressing down on Amrani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amrani is holding on for now.
Amrani is looking to improve his position.
Amrani is doing well to control the position and prevent Kursiwa from advancing to side control.
Amrani is trying to control but can't.
Amrani is looking for a sweep. Kursiwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa seems to be working for a kimura but Amrani defends the submission attempt.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Amrani is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amrani keeping control of the position.
Kursiwa content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa is thwarting Amrani's attempts to control the position.
Kursiwa working Amrani over with strikes.
Amrani controlling the position for now.
Amrani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Kursiwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kursiwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amrani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amrani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Amrani is pulling down on Kursiwa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kursiwa, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amrani is on top in guard.
Kursiwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa pulls Amrani in close to prevent any damage.
Kursiwa trying to keep a closed guard but Amrani is proving a slippery customer.
Kursiwa pushes Amrani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Amrani clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kursiwa.
Amrani struggles to land a body shot inside as Kursiwa controls his hands.
Amrani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kursiwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amrani dives in and scores a takedown into Kursiwa's guard.
Kursiwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amrani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amrani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kursiwa 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa controls Amrani momentarily but Amrani frees himself.
Kursiwa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amrani rushes Kursiwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kursiwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kursiwa has picked Amrani up - he's going for a ride! Kursiwa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Amrani trying to control but Kursiwa postures up.
Amrani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amrani trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani wants to get back to full guard.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amrani can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa working Amrani over with strikes.
Kursiwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
Amrani holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Amrani is looking to control Kursiwa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amrani avoid being mounted?
Kursiwa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kursiwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kursiwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amrani's head.
Kursiwa working Amrani over with strikes.
Amrani is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa lands strikes from half guard.
Kursiwa is keen to just control but Amrani is a slippery customer.
Amrani tries to roll over but Kursiwa keeps him under control.
Amrani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa seems to be working for a kimura but Amrani defends the submission attempt.
Amrani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kursiwa is working away from the top position though.
Amrani is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrani manages to get to full guard.
Amrani is controlling Kursiwa's posture.
Kursiwa trying to control but Amrani is working from the bottom.
Amrani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kursiwa's guard.
Kursiwa trying to control the position.
Liwa Kursiwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amrani stays in close to Kursiwa's body and controls the position.
Amrani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four 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.
Kursiwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amrani is one step ahead there.
Amrani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amrani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kursiwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa is trying to control the position but Amrani postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kursiwa gets a double leg takedown into Amrani's guard.
Amrani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kursiwa throws out a loose jab but Amrani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Amrani. No joy for Kursiwa on that attempt.
Amrani lands a nice shot that snaps Kursiwa's head back.
Amrani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kursiwa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amrani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kursiwa is in Amrani's guard.
Amrani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kursiwa landing with the ground and pound.
Amrani pulls Kursiwa in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani 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.
Amrani controls Kursiwa momentarily but Kursiwa frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa trying to control but Amrani is working from the bottom.
Kursiwa looking to pass the guard.
Kursiwa 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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kursiwa's guard.
Kursiwa keeping moving, preventing Amrani from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amrani stays in close to Kursiwa's body and controls the position.
Amrani stopping the sweep attempt from Kursiwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kursiwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa trying to keep a closed guard but Amrani is proving a slippery customer.
Amrani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kursiwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kursiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Amrani tries to clinch up but Kursiwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kursiwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ibrahim Amrani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa takes a swing at Amrani's ribcage but misses.
Amrani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kursiwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Amrani lands a body shot.
Amrani dives in and grabs Kursiwa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kursiwa pushes down on Amrani's head and hops out.
Amrani dives in and grabs Kursiwa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kursiwa pushes down on Amrani's head and hops out.
Kursiwa stuffs the takedown.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Amrani.
Kursiwa rushes Amrani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kursiwa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Amrani is trying to keep an underhook but Kursiwa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kursiwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kursiwa connects with a nice short shot to Amrani's temple.
Kursiwa is nestled in close to Amrani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amrani is looking for a sweep. Kursiwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amrani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kursiwa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kursiwa is taking a breather. Amrani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amrani keeps working.
Amrani regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kursiwa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amrani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liwa Kursiwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Amrani keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liwa Kursiwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kursiwa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liwa Kursiwa!
A very excited looking Liwa Kursiwa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 1705 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Kai Tokugawa (ranked 205 p4p, 151 weight class). Tokugawa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Warrior. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Reemer finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Reemer strikes.
Tokugawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Reemer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reemer. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reemer.
Tokugawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Reemer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Reemer slips the punch.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa throws a right hand that misses
and Reemer counters with a nice body kick.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Reemer.
Tokugawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tokugawa wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokugawa throws a right and a left that Reemer avoids nicely.
Reemer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reemer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokugawa lands a head kick!
Reemer tries to land a front kick but Tokugawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reemer tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reemer throws a low kick but Tokugawa moves out of range easily.
Tokugawa tries to counter with a clinch but Reemer shakes him off and moves away.
Reemer throws a right hand that Tokugawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tokugawa also avoids with ease.
Tokugawa misses with a jab to the body
and Reemer counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reemer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokugawa throws a counter combo.
Reemer pushes Tokugawa away with a front kick.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reemer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reemer connects with the punch.
Reemer lands with a nice body punch.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reemer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reemer duly obliges.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Reemer's shoulder, as Reemer tries to avoid the shot.
Reemer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reemer lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy head kick and Reemer moves out of range easily.
Reemer looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely.
Reemer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Reemer avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
Reemer misses the body punch
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Reemer throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Reemer. That snapped Tokugawa's head back.
Reemer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tokugawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer.
A swing and a miss from Reemer.
Reemer throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Tokugawa walks into a jab.
Reemer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reemer cracks Tokugawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reemer tries to land a body kick
and Tokugawa counters with a good low kick that Reemer was not able to check.
Reemer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Reemer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Reemer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reemer staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reemer. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Reemer.
Reemer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reemer sets himself, and Tokugawa steps forward looking for the clinch! Reemer avoids it this time.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Reemer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tokugawa misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Tokugawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Reemer.
Decent striking displayed by Reemer there.
Tokugawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick from Tokugawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Reemer.
Nice body kick there by Reemer.
Reemer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reemer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa blocks the body kick.
Tokugawa is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Reemer misses.
Reemer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tokugawa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reemer has got the better of the exchanges.
Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reemer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but Reemer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reemer moves away.
Reemer misses with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reemer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tokugawa's hands.
Tokugawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer with a hook.
Reemer throws an overhand right that lands on Tokugawa's shoulder, as Tokugawa tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reemer.
Reemer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reemer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Reemer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokugawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hole Reemer is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokugawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reemer lands a body shot.
Reemer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reemer throws a head kick that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hole Reemer's cut is getting worse.
Reemer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reemer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but Reemer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reemer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Reemer misses the target.
Reemer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reemer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reemer throws a shot to the body.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reemer.
Tokugawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reemer swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Reemer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokugawa can pounce on him.
Tokugawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reemer.
A slow jab from Reemer misses its intended target.
Reemer looks for the body kick but Tokugawa saw that one coming.
Tokugawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reemer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reemer slips under a jab from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa moves to clinch but Reemer breaks away
and Reemer counters with a good, hard body kick but Tokugawa shrugs it off.
Tokugawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reemer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reemer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tokugawa has time to react.
Tokugawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reemer to score with a decent uppercut.
Reemer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tokugawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reemer lands a really nice looking cross but Tokugawa seems unphased.
Reemer lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reemer throws a looping overhand right but Tokugawa ducks down to avoid it.
Tokugawa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tokugawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hole Reemer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tokugawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reemer.
Reemer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reemer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around?
Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reemer.
Tokugawa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reemer lands with an overhand left.
Reemer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokugawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reemer misses the target.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reemer counters with a one-two to the body.
Reemer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reemer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokugawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
That's time! Reemer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reemer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hole Reemer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokugawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reemer.
Reemer slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
Reemer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Reemer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Reemer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reemer throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Reemer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Reemer moves out of range.
Reemer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Reemer down.
Reemer throws a series of punches but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Reemer looks to land a body kick but Tokugawa moved away.
Tokugawa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer tries to bum rush Tokugawa with a series of wild strikes but Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reemer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Reemer throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Reemer moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big right from Reemer misses.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
Reemer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokugawa can pounce on him.
Reemer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reemer throws an overhand right that lands on Tokugawa's shoulder, as Tokugawa tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reemer moves away.
Reemer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reemer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reemer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Reemer moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reemer - that will leave a mark!
Reemer throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Reemer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tokugawa.
Reemer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tokugawa counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Reemer misses.
Tokugawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reemer. That did some damage!
Reemer misses with a two punch combination.
Tokugawa tries a low kick but Reemer avoids it.
Reemer thows a body kick. Tokugawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reemer lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer checks a leg kick nicely.
Reemer throws the kick towards the body but Tokugawa avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Tokugawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Reemer. That snapped Tokugawa's head back.
Reemer throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reemer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tokugawa will feel that in the morning.
Reemer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Reemer.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reemer manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Reemer.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but Reemer moves out of range easily.
Reemer misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy.
Reemer misses with an uppercut
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reemer throws an off balance right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp one two that drops Reemer! Tokugawa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reemer to his feet! Reemer is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Reemer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer throws a body kick that misses.
Reemer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
 Reemer is rocked!
Jeez, Hole Reemer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reemer.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reemer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tokugawa lands with a nice body punch.
Reemer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Reemer lands.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Reemer is just out of range.
Tokugawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hole Reemer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kai Tokugawa!
Our winner, Kai Tokugawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 723 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 63 p4p, 186 weight class). Cuntmara comes to the cage accompanied by $$ Hoes mad $$. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuntmara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Maestro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maestro fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuntmara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cuntmara punishes Maestro's body with a nice straight punch.
Cuntmara throws a good cross that connects.
Cuntmara connects with a single shot there.
Cuntmara throws a series of punches but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A bone on bone clash there as Maestro blocks the leg kick.
Cuntmara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuntmara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cuntmara wants to slow Maestro down by chopping away at his legs.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Cuntmara jabs at Maestro's body.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuntmara sprawls well. Cuntmara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cuntmara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maestro throws a looping overhand right but Cuntmara ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara connects with a looping right hand.
Cuntmara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cuntmara dips to his left and cracks Maestro with an uppercut!
 It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Maestro throws out a loose jab but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuntmara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Maestro with the counter takedown but Cuntmara avoids it easily.
Cuntmara thumps Maestro with a low kick.
Maestro misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maestro defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuntmara.
Maestro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Maestro throws the left hand but Cuntmara avoids the punch easily.
Cuntmara scores with a nice right hand.
 Maestro is rocked!
Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Cuntmara throws a jab when Maestro was well out of range.
Maestro tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuntmara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the head.
Maestro takes one to the chin there.
Maestro is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuntmara finish him?
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuntmara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cuntmara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maestro seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Maestro! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Maestro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maestro managing to control the position.
Maestro wants to sweep here but Cuntmara controlling him for the moment.
Maestro is trying to control the position but Cuntmara postures up.
Maestro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro pulls Cuntmara in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maestro working a defensive guard but Cuntmara passes into half guard.
Maestro is controlling Cuntmara's trapped leg to prevent Cuntmara from advancing to side control.
Maestro is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cuntmara lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro closes the distance and clinches.
Cuntmara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maestro fails with the takedown.
Cuntmara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maestro lands with a cross.
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara tries to bum rush Maestro with a series of wild strikes but Maestro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cuntmara's corner calls for a 1-2. Cuntmara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuntmara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maestro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maestro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cuntmara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maestro.
Maestro with the counter takedown but Cuntmara avoids it easily.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cuntmara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuntmara throws a lazy right hand but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuntmara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maestro tries to clinch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara throws a quick counter head kick but Maestro was just out of range.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuntmara.
Maestro scores with a punch to the head.
Maestro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuntmara avoids it really well and circles away.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cuntmara swivels and escapes.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Maestro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cuntmara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cuntmara throws the kick towards the body but Maestro avoids it.
Maestro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Cuntmara's ribs.
Cuntmara tries to sprawl but Maestro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro stops Cuntmara from getting back to his feet.
Cuntmara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maestro.
Maestro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maestro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cuntmara pushes Maestro off looking to stand but Maestro dives back in and keeps control.
Maestro is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is trying to control the action in half guard but Cuntmara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cuntmara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maestro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maestro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro is working for a kimura here but Cuntmara manages to reverse the position and he's now in Maestro's guard.
Maestro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cuntmara passes into side control.
Maestro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuntmara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maestro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cuntmara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maestro throws an off balance right hand
and Cuntmara counters with an inside leg kick.
Maestro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuntmara, pushing him back against the cage.
Cuntmara breaks from the clinch.
Cuntmara feints and then cracks Maestro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maestro down.
Maestro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cuntmara defends well and Maestro ends up having to push Cuntmara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cuntmara fakes the leg kick and cracks Maestro in the body.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick but Maestro checks it.
Maestro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cuntmara defends it well.
Maestro slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a lazy right hand but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro moves in looking to clinch but Cuntmara pushes him off.
Cuntmara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maestro.
Cuntmara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuntmara off the cage and back into range.
Cuntmara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuntmara scores with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a sloppy body shot
and Maestro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maestro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maestro prevents Cuntmara from standing back up.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maestro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matija Maestro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maestro decides to return to a standing position.
Maestro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuntmara's waist but Cuntmara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maestro off to one side.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.
Cuntmara tests Maestro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuntmara thuds his shin into the meat of Maestro's side.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuntmara with a hook.
Cuntmara lands with a slapping head kick.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuntmara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maestro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the head.
Maestro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
Matija Maestro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maestro wants to counter the offense by Cuntmara and move into the clinch position.
Cuntmara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maestro.
Maestro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cuntmara defends well and Maestro ends up having to push Cuntmara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cuntmara - that will leave a mark!
Cuntmara connects with an inside leg kick.
Cuntmara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maestro slips under a jab.
Maestro walks into a left hand.
Cuntmara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maestro doesn't seem bothered though.
Maestro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuntmara scores with a jab. Maestro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuntmara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Maestro saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro has Cuntmara up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuntmara is trying to push Maestro away but Maestro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maestro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cuntmara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Cuntmara finds it's way through Maestro's defenses.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cuntmara defends well and Maestro ends up having to push Cuntmara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?
Cuntmara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestro.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuntmara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 1038 p4p, 942 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 133 p4p, 118 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 21 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Karokaro is avoiding it.
Karokaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Valentine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Valentine slams his shin into Karokaro's torso.
Valentine shoots in but Karokaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karokaro is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine stalling.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Valentine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the cage.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valentine showed some decent athleticism there.
Karokaro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valentine manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Valentine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karokaro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.
Karokaro can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to control but Karokaro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karokaro is surviving well by controlling Valentine's body position as best he can.
Karokaro is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.
Karokaro bucks up and throws Valentine to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Karokaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karokaro scores with a head kick.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
Valentine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Karokaro gets caught napping as Valentine dives in and scores a takedown. Karokaro manages to retain guard.
Karokaro wriggles free and stands up.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Valentine throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro counters with a nice body kick.
Karokaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karokaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Valentine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Karokaro as Valentine shoots in.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
Valentine misses with a double jab
and Karokaro counters with a nice body kick.
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine catches Karokaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine moves out of range as Karokaro throws a body kick.
Valentine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but Karokaro stands there with Valentine around his waist. Valentine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karokaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Valentine.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Valentine.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
Valentine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karokaro lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Valentine.
Karokaro throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karokaro defends it well.
Karokaro kicks Valentine off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine dives in and grabs Karokaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karokaro pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karokaro slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karokaro misses with a body shot.
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karokaro sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karokaro wants to get back to full guard.
Karokaro is looking to escape.
Karokaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Valentine trying to control the action but Karokaro is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karokaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Karokaro misses
and Valentine counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karokaro's elbow.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karokaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karokaro can turn it around.
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentine pulls guard.
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karokaro defends it easily.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Karokaro tries to pass.
Karokaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valentine is trying to buck Karokaro off.
Karokaro stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karokaro back to the cage. Valentine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Valentine misses the jab.
Karokaro throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Karokaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karokaro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Karokaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karokaro thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karokaro but Karokaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karokaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karokaro tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine has Karokaro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karokaro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
Karokaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Karokaro circles away.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karokaro throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Karokaro misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karokaro throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro looks to land a combination. Valentine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Karokaro blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karokaro defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karokaro 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 356 p4p, 715 weight class) and Alcide Almunecar (ranked 47 p4p, 99 weight class). Santo Amaro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is дигга на юг. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcide Almunecar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almunecar avoids the head kick by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Almunecar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
A good leg kick by Almunecar.
Santo Amaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Almunecar slips under a jab.
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almunecar.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Almunecar is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Almunecar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santo Amaro misses with a two punch combination.
Almunecar throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Almunecar.
Santo Amaro wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice strike.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Almunecar throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Almunecar misses the body punch
and Almunecar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Almunecar.
Santo Amaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Almunecar moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Almunecar misses.
Santo Amaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Almunecar checks it
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the body
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro misses the body punch
and Almunecar counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almunecar connects with a single shot there.
Almunecar looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almunecar! But no joy.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santo Amaro punishes Almunecar's body with a nice straight punch.
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almunecar.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santo Amaro. Almunecar shrugs it off though.
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Almunecar checks it
and Almunecar counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Almunecar misses its intended target.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro cracks a nice hook into Almunecar's ribs.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almunecar feints a counter leg kick.
Santo Amaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Almunecar off the cage and back into range.
Almunecar lands with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almunecar. Almunecar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almunecar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Almunecar throws out a powerful jab.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almunecar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Almunecar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has Almunecar up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Almunecar controls the action.
Almunecar blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Almunecar blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Almunecar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almunecar.
A counter left hand to the body from Santo Amaro misses its target.
Almunecar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Almunecar slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab. Almunecar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santo Amaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santo Amaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santo Amaro lands with a right hand.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Almunecar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Almunecar misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Almunecar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santo Amaro. That did some damage!
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almunecar throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Almunecar saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar lands a right hook to the body.
Santo Amaro with the inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almunecar can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santo Amaro lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a low kick, right behind Santo Amaro 's knee.
Almunecar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Almunecar.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.
Almunecar throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almunecar shapes to counter with a head kick.
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab.
Almunecar throws a wild body kick that Santo Amaro sees coming a mile off.
Almunecar throws a shot to the body.
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Almunecar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almunecar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Almunecar moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro backing away here, and Almunecar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Almunecar throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Almunecar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Almunecar.
Santo Amaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Almunecar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro clinches up with Almunecar and pushes him back against the cage.
Almunecar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Almunecar controls the action.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar wants to break free but Santo Amaro has control.
Santo Amaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Almunecar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Almunecar pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Santo Amaro.
Almunecar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro - that landed with a thud.
Santo Amaro lands with a left to the head.
Santo Amaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro working aggressively here.
Almunecar manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
Almunecar is looking to chop away at Santo Amaro's legs.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almunecar throws a body kick that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almunecar throws a jab but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almunecar.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Santo Amaro backs off Almunecar throws a huge counter combo but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
Almunecar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Almunecar is out of range.
Santo Amaro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Almunecar eats them both and turns towards Santo Amaro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Almunecar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santo Amaro lands with a right hand.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Amaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almunecar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santo Amaro.
It seemed like Almunecar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Almunecar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy body kick
and Almunecar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Almunecar's head but Almunecar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almunecar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Santo Amaro.
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almunecar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santo Amaro pushes Almunecar up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Santo Amaro on the inside.
Almunecar blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro slows down the pace here.
Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Almunecar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almunecar misses with a hook. Santo Amaro ducked under it nicely.
Almunecar misses with a hook. Santo Amaro ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that misses.
Almunecar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santo Amaro with a body shot.
Alcide Almunecar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Almunecar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Santo Amaro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Almunecar moves out of range as Santo Amaro throws a body kick.
Santo Amaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almunecar.
Almunecar staying out of range there.
Almunecar moves out of range as Santo Amaro throws a body kick.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but Almunecar circles away.
Santo Amaro lands with a hook. Almunecar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro misses with a body kick.
Almunecar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almunecar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almunecar lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick as Almunecar jumps back.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Almunecar misses
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almunecar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that misses.
Almunecar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Almunecar takes one on the button.
Almunecar lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro keeps Almunecar at a distance using the push kick.
Santo Amaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santo Amaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santo Amaro feints and then cracks Almunecar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almunecar down.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Almunecar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santo Amaro. That's going to slow Almunecar down.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Almunecar's head backwards.
Santo Amaro scores with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almunecar momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almunecar, as that shot connected.
Almunecar tries to move into range but Santo Amaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santo Amaro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
An out of breath Junqueiro Santo Amaro 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 761 p4p, 267 weight class) and Oscar Bolleke (ranked 99 p4p, 33 weight class). Ainsworth comes to the cage accompanied by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bolleke's choice of entrance music: RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. This should be fireworks!
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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 30 - 16 - 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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Bolleke misses with a body shot
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke 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 moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolleke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
Ainsworth controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Bolleke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ainsworth some visible discomfort.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bolleke working away.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ainsworth is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Ainsworth dodges the ground and pound from Bolleke.
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.
Ainsworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but Ainsworth denies him.
Ainsworth tries to buck Bolleke off but Bolleke is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ainsworth is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Ainsworth is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bolleke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ainsworth is trying to control but can't.
Ainsworth is controlling Bolleke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth trying to control from the bottom.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Bolleke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bolleke preventing the sweep.
Bolleke trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth seems keen to control Bolleke's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ainsworth is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Ainsworth tries to pass.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ainsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Ainsworth pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bolleke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Ainsworth throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Ainsworth connects with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ainsworth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
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.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that Bolleke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolleke also avoids with ease.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolleke's hands.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Ainsworth misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Bolleke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bolleke takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
No luck for Bolleke with that takedown attempt.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth slips a jab and a cross from Bolleke.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Bolleke's knee but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Ainsworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Ainsworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Bolleke.
I've got Bolleke 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
A very excited looking Oscar Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 270 p4p, 202 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 38 p4p, 25 weight class). Hanson has chosen Subcouds - on red as his entrance music. Miet Cleever had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cleever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Cleever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleever.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
Cleever throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleever!
Hanson tries for a kimura but Cleever is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleever is defending well.
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cleever 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cleever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cleever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cleever prevents Hanson from moving into mount.
Cleever is holding Hanson down, trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleever's legs.
Cleever is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cleever tries to escape but Hanson is in control.
Hanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Cleever manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cleever wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Cleever defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cleever is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleever has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cleever doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Cleever trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
Cleever is trying to stand.
Hanson prevents Cleever from improving his position.
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Cleever defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cleever's head.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Cleever is defending it quite comfortably.
Cleever gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Cleever blocks nicely.
Cleever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleever has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between Cleever's legs - danger averted.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanson defending well as Cleever loads up on a big left hand.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleever pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanson forces his way into half guard.
Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Cleever is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleever moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Cleever is keeping the position.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson won't allow Cleever to get back to his feet.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cleever has wrist control.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanson trying to move into half guard but instead Cleever has managed to sweep!
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleever is aware though and is defending well.
David Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleever 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.
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cleever has picked Hanson up and slammed him! Hanson can't keep hold of the triangle and Cleever manages to pass to side control!
Cleever decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cleever's half guard.
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cleever is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever sizes up Hanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Cleever sprawls well.
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Cleever appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleever connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever misses with a leg kick
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleever's guard.
Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleever dives on top into guard.
Hanson working for a triangle but Cleever defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleever is aware though and is defending well.
Cleever content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hanson walks into a jab.
Cleever moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleever thows a leg kick but Hanson checks it
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
Cleever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleever has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cleever breaks the clinch.
Cleever clinches.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleever smiles and moves away.
Cleever takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleever dives on top into guard.
Hanson working for a triangle but Cleever defends it easily.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Cleever controlling him for the moment.
Hanson is striking from the bottom but Cleever uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cleever stands up and beckons Hanson to join him on the feet.
Cleever takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever swings widly with a right hand
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cleever won't be happy with that.
Cleever is trying to get back to his feet.
Cleever holding on.
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat.
Cleever wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson throwing strikes but Cleever manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cleever slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Cleever stands up and beckons Hanson to his feet.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson passes Cleever's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cleever is looking to control Hanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleever avoid being mounted?
Cleever is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cleever 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 184 p4p, 138 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 19 p4p, 12 weight class). O Malley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley staying out of range there.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benjamin misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from O Malley.
O Malley lands a brutal head kick. Benjamin looks out on his feet and O Malley throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sean O Malley!
After winning the bout, Sean O Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Mesquita (ranked 64 p4p, 163 weight class) and Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 17 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Mesquita's belly button to the back.
Mesquita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Mesquita feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a right hand to the body.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mesquita - just one landing.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mesquita is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mesquita - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Mesquita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesquita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Mesquita's ribs.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mesquita.
Mesquita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mesquita takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Mesquita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mesquita in his tracks.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
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.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Mesquita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mesquita slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mesquita lands the left hand.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Mesquita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Mesquita 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.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Charles Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Mesquita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Mesquita misses.
Charles Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Mesquita.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suriyan Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Suriyan Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Zweihander (ranked 5 p4p, 95 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). Deane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cinderella Man. Kurt Zweihander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calvin Deane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deane.
A little feinted left hand from Zweihander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zweihander slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zweihander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Deane misses with a lunging right hand
and Zweihander counters with a crisp one two that drops Deane! Zweihander thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Deane to his feet! Deane is in big trouble!
Deane is rocked!
Zweihander slaps away a takedown attempt from Deane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deane is still on wobbly legs! Can Zweihander finish him?
Deane swings widly with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Deane out cold! What a finish! Zweihander is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Zweihander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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