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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 1782 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 209 p4p, 287 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Resurrection - Chris Travis as his entrance music. Sean Dickinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu is looking to slow Dickinson down with leg kicks.
Liu lands a body shot.
Dickinson lands a high kick!
 It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Dickinson throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Dickinson with an uppercut!
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dickinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Liu misses
and Dickinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dickinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Liu blocks it well.
Dickinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
Dickinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu cracks Dickinson with an open hand slap.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu scores with a head kick. Dickinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Dickinson defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dickinson flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Dickinson tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Dickinson.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Dickinson moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu jabs at Dickinson's body.
A left and a right from Dickinson both land. Nice combination.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Dickinson moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu tries to work over Dickinson's front leg with a kick but Dickinson checks it.
Liu misses with a hook
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Liu is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu backing away here, and Dickinson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dickinson avoids a kick to the body.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Dickinson moved away.
A shot to the liver by Dickinson. Beautiful body shot.
Dickinson gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to push Liu away but Liu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu is trying to stall.
Liu misses with a knee to the head.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu throws a leg kick but Dickinson moved away.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Dickinson lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Dickinson takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu throws a low kick but Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Dickinson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Liu out cold! What a finish! Dickinson 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 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1237 p4p, 24946 weight class) and Alan West (ranked 169 p4p, 529 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shima cracks West with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! West looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shima finish him?
 It looks like Alan West has been cut.
West bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Shima comes at him with an uppercut from hell! West falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! West was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
An out of breath Tetsuo Shima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 1607 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 221 p4p, 308 weight class). Marley has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
A quick step to the side and Gunnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gunnarsson backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marley pushes Gunnarsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a shoot takedown. Marley fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunnarsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marley - the referee stops the clock and Gunnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marley. Gunnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marley lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley is trying to break free.
Marley can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Marley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Marley.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunnarsson clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Marley drops back down to his feet.
Marley drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Marley 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 Rakeem Marley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marley sprawls well. Marley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marley wants to stand but Gunnarsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marley won't allow Gunnarsson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley passes into half guard.
Marley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Marley eventually gives up the hold.
Marley seems to be looking for submissions.
Marley trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marley 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.
Marley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Marley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Marley trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Marley seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard, as Marley worked for a kimura.
Gunnarsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunnarsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marley can't fight it off and eventually Gunnarsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Marley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rakeem Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marley manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marley defends well and Gunnarsson ends up having to push Marley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Marley working hard to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Gunnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnus Gunnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marley fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunnarsson in the body.
Marley scores with a leg kick.
Rakeem Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a high kick!
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Marley.
Gunnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Marley avoids it well and moves away.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Rakeem Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson tries a low kick but Marley avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakeem Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marley 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakeem Marley!
An out of breath Rakeem Marley 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 Dan Averescu (ranked 2173 p4p, 1875 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 237 p4p, 216 weight class). Averescu's entrance music is Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 24 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu misses with a hook.
Vieira unleashes a big counter combination but Averescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Averescu defends it well.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Averescu throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Averescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Averescu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vieira manages to mount him!
We've been hearing good reports from Averescu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Averescu is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira takes his back!
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Vieira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVieira.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Vieira wants to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch position.
Averescu throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira unleashes a big counter combination but Averescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a solid body kick.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Averescu fights it but they end up in guard.
Vieira is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
Vieira advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eli Vieira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Vieira is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averescu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Averescu!
Vieira looking to control but Averescu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira moves to take his opponent's back.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Averescu is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Vieira manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 502 p4p, 2412 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 70 p4p, 270 weight class). Stepanovich's entrance music is Swallowing Dust. A fine choice. The Royal Savage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Olenev Stepanovich's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a combination
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savage.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Savage misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that Savage semi-blocks.
 Savage is rocked!
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepanovich finish him?
Stepanovich cracks Savage on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Savage falls backwards against the cage. Stepanovich follows up with more strikes that drop Savage to his knees. Stepanovich keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Savage! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
A victorious Olenev Stepanovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 754 p4p, 860 weight class) and Brusse Liee (ranked 105 p4p, 120 weight class). Liee has chosen Disturbed - Indestructible [Official Music Video] as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brusse Liee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liee doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Liee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liee drops Soares with a beautiful combination! Soares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liee is looking for the KO!
Soares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soares is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares instigates a clinch.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liee tries to break the clinch but Soares is controlling the position.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liee tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liee or not.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liee trying to land knees to the body.
Soares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liee has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soares.
Nice body punch from Soares.
Soares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soares gets through Liee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Soares.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soares.
Soares scores with a hook to the body.
Liee looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
Soares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soares lands a shoulder strike.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liee.
Liee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soares scores with a hook to the body.
Soares lands a body punch.
Soares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soares 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.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liee is defending well.
Soares avoids the elbow strike from Liee, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liee prevents a body shot from Soares.
Soares tries to work over Liee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soares works on Liee's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Soares.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Soares lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liee backwards.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Liee controls his hands.
Soares turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Soares manages to end up in side control.
Soares scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Soares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Soares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liee for as long as he can get away with.
Soares lands a few punches from side control.
Liee taking a bit of punishment here - Soares scoring with strikes.
Soares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Liee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Soares misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Soares in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liee tries to buck Soares off but Soares is having none of it.
Soares is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Liee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Soares is working Liee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Soares working the head and body with strikes.
Soares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Liee is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soares misses with the ground and pound.
Soares postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soares drives through with a takedown into Liee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liee is keeping the position for now.
Liee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soares wants to control from the top but Liee keeps moving.
Soares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Liee looking to control but Soares passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soares is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Liee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Soares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soares controlling the action here.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liee's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Soares landing punches.
Liee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Liee is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soares cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liee is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him?
Soares softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Liee is out cold! Soares jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Nutrition & Laundry (15%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Brusse Liee was interviewed post fight and said 'OOOohhhh!!! AAAahhhh !!! Now,try again with feeling !!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bum Phillips (ranked 1403 p4p, 2189 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 167 p4p, 239 weight class). Bum Phillips is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kovacs throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovacs's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovacs is keeping the position for now.
Kovacs is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Kovacs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phillips with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scores with a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Kovacs is pulling down on Phillips's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Phillips with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovacs darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Kovacs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Phillips throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovacs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Come on Kovacs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kovacs showed some decent athleticism there.
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovacs pulls his head out easily.
Kovacs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Kovacs's attempts to control the action.
Phillips is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Kovacs isn't that keen on the idea.
Kovacs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phillips tries to roll over but Kovacs keeps him under control.
Phillips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovacs.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Kovacs is controlling him
Kovacs wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovacs pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Kovacs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips has his foot on Kovacs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovacs works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovacs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target.
Phillips misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Kovacs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kovacs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Kovacs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovacs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs is trying to trip Phillips. He has hold of a leg but Phillips is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kovacs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovacs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovacs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovacs defends well.
Phillips working for a triangle but Kovacs defends it easily.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phillips throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kovacs uses it to pass to side control.
Kovacs controls the position from side control.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
After the fight, Andor Kovacs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Benedetti (ranked 694 p4p, 620 weight class) and Ovidio Kiran (ranked 110 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benedetti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Atrevete te. Kiran has chosen Katmandu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Benedetti has knocked Kiran down with a huge combo! Benedetti steps away and waves a wobbly Kiran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kiran is rocked!
It looks like Ovidio Kiran has been cut.
Benedetti finds Kiran's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kiran flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Benedetti lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kiran will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 70 p4p, 529 weight class) and Jacques Turcotte (ranked 13 p4p, 73 weight class). Redcliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Turcotte is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redcliffe or not.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Turcotte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe tries to land a body kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head.
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Redcliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe motions for Turcotte to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Redcliffe works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
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!
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe scores with a knee to the head.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe avoiding damage.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte works on Redcliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe wants to stall.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe trying to control the position but instead, Turcotte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redcliffe into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turcotte.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turcotte lands an elbow that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks for a moment.
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Turcotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is leaning against Redcliffe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.
Redcliffe walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte catches Redcliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe lands a head kick!
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte connects with the punch.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe rushes Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Turcotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Redcliffe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe has Turcotte pressed against the cage, preventing Turcotte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turcotte doesn't seem phased though.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe wants to clinch
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe controlling the action here for a moment.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Turcotte improves his position.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands a nice uppercut.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Turcotte's ribcage.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turcotte's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Turcotte.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turcotte.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redcliffe back to the cage. Turcotte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe 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 Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Turcotte back into the cage.
Redcliffe digs a right hand into Turcotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turcotte's gas tank.
Turcotte is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Redcliffe looking to stall.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Turcotte.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!
Kwame Redcliffe spoke after the fight, saying 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 203 p4p, 331 weight class) and Joey Faolin (ranked 30 p4p, 55 weight class). Faolin has chosen It Ain’t a Crime by House of Pain as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tino Takala has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tino Takala seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Faolin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faolin misses with an uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faolin moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faolin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faolin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Faolin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faolin, as that shot connected.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin connects with a looping right hand.
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faolin misses with the combination.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Faolin as he connects with a hook.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faolin moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala is trying to push Faolin away but Faolin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Takala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin lunges at Takala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takala's hand.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faolin cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Takala seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faolin scores with a hook.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin scores with a jab. Takala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joey Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin misses with a double jab.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin closes the distance and clinches.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
Faolin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Faolin does no damage.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Faolin throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Faolin tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
A big right from Faolin misses.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Faolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin digs a good body shot into Takala's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Faolin misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin working aggressively here.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Faolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takala is trying to break free.
Faolin has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Takala blocks with his arms.
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faolin throws a good cross that connects.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faolin with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Faolin does no damage.
Faolin clinches up against the cage.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Faolin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Faolin connects with a jab.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takala circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faolin cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faolin takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
As Faolin backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Faolin sizes up Takala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Faolin misses with a series of wild punches.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin cracks Takala with a good jab.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Faolin misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Faolin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala moves forwards but Faolin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin scores with a punch to the head.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Faolin scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin misses the jab.
Faolin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Faolin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takala defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a left and a right that hurts Faolin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Takala jumps into full mount!
Faolin is rocked!
Faolin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Faolin is still in real trouble! Can Takala finish him?
Takala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faolin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Takala controlling his opponent.
Faolin seems to have recovered his senses.
Takala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faolin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Takala wants to get back to his feet but Faolin is holding on tight.
Takala controlling the pace for now.
Faolin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala wants to stand but Faolin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Takala controlling from mount.
Faolin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takala controlling from mount.
Takala is looking to stand but Faolin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Takala looking to control but Faolin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takala wants to get back to his feet but Faolin is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joey Faolin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Faolin just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin jabs at Takala's body.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin connects with the punch.
Takala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Faolin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faolin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faolin throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
Donk. Faolin catches Takala right on the button with a cross.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala lands a stunning uppercut that sends Faolin to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takala escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Faolin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala counters with a left hand that sends Faolin to the canvas!
Faolin has a closed guard, preventing Takala from standing up.
Faolin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takala is controlling him.
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 Tino Takala.
I think Faolin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Faolin 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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