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MILF 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spears (ranked 4326 p4p, 5530 weight class) and Dimitr Ivanovski (ranked 410 p4p, 473 weight class). The key to victory for Brandon Spears has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitr Ivanovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears shoots in but no luck this time.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spears shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivanovski's guard.
Ivanovski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spears is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ivanovski breaks the clinch.
Ivanovski clinches up against the cage.
Spears has Ivanovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Spears misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanovski misses with a knee strike.
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!
Ivanovski misses with an elbow strike.
Spears will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanovski up against the cage.
Spears prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovski throws an elbow but it misses.
Spears is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanovski to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears blocks the elbow strike.
Ivanovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spears tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovski's elbow.
Ivanovski misses with an elbow over the top.
Spears is pushing Ivanovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spears walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dimitr Ivanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovski has Spears up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovski 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.
Spears changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanovski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivanovski moves into range and clinches up with Spears.
Ivanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spears avoids it.
Spears has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ivanovski after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski throws an elbow that misses.
Spears breaks from the clinch.
Spears tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spears, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanovski being controlled against the cage.
Ivanovski misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spears blocks an elbow strike from Ivanovski.
Spears takes an elbow to the temple.
Ivanovski missing with knees to the body.
Spears dodges an elbow strike from Ivanovski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spears blocks a body shot from Ivanovski.
Ivanovski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears breaks the clinch.
Ivanovski stuffs the takedown.
Spears keeps the fight on the outside.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovski shows good takedown defense.
Spears throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovski moves out of range easily.
Spears shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanovski pinned against the cage. Ivanovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanovski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spears.
Ivanovski throws a leg kick but Spears sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Ivanovski tenderised Spears's leg. Spears is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spears shoots in and drives through. Ivanovski sprawls well.
Spears shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick from Ivanovski misses.
Ivanovski tried to score with a low kick but Spears checks it.
Spears goes for a double leg but Ivanovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanovski continues to drive forward.
Spears drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanovski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski rushes Spears and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Ivanovski throws an elbow but it misses.
Spears pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spears moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanovski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spears's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears drags the fight down to the ground.
Spears trying to control the position.
Spears might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spears is looking for a triangle here but Ivanovski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitr Ivanovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovski with a nice calf kick.
Spears gets tackled into the cage by Ivanovski. Ivanovski maintains the clinch.
Spears breaks from the clinch.
Brandon Spears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spears closes the distance and clinches.
Spears wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanovski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spears wants a takedown.
Ivanovski manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spears. Ivanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spears swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovski tries to clinch but Spears moves out of range.
Ivanovski darts in and clinches Spears up against the cage.
Dimitr Ivanovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spears breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spears stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanovski.
Ivanovski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spears is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Spears as he checks the leg kick.
Spears moves into the clinch.
Spears lands an elbow that stopped Ivanovski in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Dimitr Ivanovski has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ivanovski throws an elbow but misses.
Ivanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Spears.
A knee to the head by Ivanovski.
Ivanovski throws an elbow that misses.
Spears is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spears has a takedown stuffed.
Spears scores with a jab.
Ivanovski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spears forces Ivanovski back against the cage and clinches.
Spears lands a body punch.
Ivanovski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanovski throws an elbow that misses.
Spears can't get the takedown.
Ivanovski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spears is struggling to control the position.
Spears dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spears blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ivanovski throws an elbow but misses.
Spears avoiding damage as Ivanovski throws knees to the body.
Spears fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spears has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivanovski uses from the top position.
Spears wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ivanovski is now in half guard.
Spears is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spears is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanovski decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski slips a jab and a cross from Spears.
Ivanovski has closed the distance and engaged Spears in a clinch.
Ivanovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanovski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spears tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanovski avoids the damage to the body.
Spears blocks the elbow strike.
Ivanovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Spears has double underhooks.
Ivanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Spears.
Ivanovski misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanovski is breathing heavily.
Spears wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanovski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spears just leaning against Ivanovski, taking a breather.
Ivanovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spears avoiding damage as Ivanovski throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitr Ivanovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dimitr Ivanovski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spears throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spears takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Brandon Spears has been cut.
Spears keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spears moves into the clinch successfully.
Spears escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovski is looking to clinch.
Spears avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ivanovski wants to slow Spears down by chopping away at his legs.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovski shows good takedown defense.
Ivanovski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spears shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanovski as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Ivanovski looks to move away, Spears throws a big counter combo but Ivanovski just gets out of the way.
Ivanovski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ivanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spears swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanovski tries to clinch there but Spears circles away.
Ivanovski tries to clinch there but Spears circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears tries to keep at a distance but Ivanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spears manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spears looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ivanovski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spears looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ivanovski passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Spears's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanovski stands up.
Ivanovski misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears pushes Ivanovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Spears is trying to stall.
Spears pulls guard successfully.
Dimitr Ivanovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spears is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spears throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ivanovski uses it to pass to side control.
Ivanovski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spears has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ivanovski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spears tries to pull guard but Ivanovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spears tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivanovski smiles and moves away.
Ivanovski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spears throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovski's waist but Ivanovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spears off to one side.
Spears dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanovski unleashes a big counter combination but Spears bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ivanovski lands a nice knee to the body.
Ivanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovski jumps into guard, dragging Spears to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski pushes Spears off and gets back to his feet.
Spears looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanovski drives through and clinches with Spears against the cage.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ivanovski throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanovski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spears's brow.
Spears is trying to pull guard but Ivanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Spears tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivanovski misses with an elbow strike.
Spears breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovski misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanovski.
Brandon Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spears instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitr Ivanovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivanovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitr Ivanovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kainalu Kekoa (ranked 4697 p4p, 4830 weight class) and Chandler Warner (ranked 431 p4p, 445 weight class). Chandler Warner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kainalu Kekoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandler Warner!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekoa misses with a jab to the body
and Warner counters with a nice right hand that sends Kekoa toppling to the canvas! Kekoa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warner finish him?!
 Kekoa is rocked!
It looks like Kainalu Kekoa has been cut.
Warner drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kekoa's head, knocking him out cold! Warner is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chandler Warner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jacobs (ranked 4325 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Augustus Walls (ranked 389 p4p, 390 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Walls!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walls closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobs did well to prevent Walls getting side control.
Jacobs trying to hold on to Walls's head to control him but Walls postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walls lands a nice short elbow.
Walls lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walls slows the pace down in half guard.
Walls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jacobs wants to hold on but Walls pushes him away.
Walls has isolated one of Jacobs's arms. Jacobs looking to fight him off but Walls twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augustus Walls!
Augustus Walls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zare Loki (ranked 3784 p4p, 5024 weight class) and Freaky Craig (ranked 204 p4p, 249 weight class). Zare Loki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zare Loki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Craig!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loki throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Craig misses with a hook. Loki ducked under it nicely.
Craig misses with a right hand
and Loki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Freaky Craig has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Loki. That snapped Craig's head back.
Loki cracks Craig with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Loki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Craig to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig misses with a body shot.
Loki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craig.
Loki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craig slips under a jab.
Craig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
Loki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Craig misses with a hook
and Loki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freaky Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig throws an off balance right hand
and Loki counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Craig badly! He tries to strike back but Loki puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Craig out cold! Oh man, Craig will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zare Loki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Alfa (ranked 4514 p4p, 4174 weight class) and Akimbo Slice (ranked 420 p4p, 400 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Romeo Alfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alfa actively working from the bottom here.
Alfa looking for submissions off his back.
Slice working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alfa looking for submissions off his back.
Alfa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slice pulls his head out easily.
Alfa taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.
It looks like Romeo Alfa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romeo Alfa's cut is getting worse.
Alfa actively working from the bottom here.
Slice is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of Alfa's head.
Alfa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice is trying for a kimura here. Alfa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Slice wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akimbo Slice!
Post fight, Akimbo Slice stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to the fans , my family and my team. I'm ready for my next W'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dukes (ranked 4961 p4p, 3643 weight class) and Antti Kokko (ranked 446 p4p, 371 weight class). Antti Kokko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dudley Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Kokko!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes drives through and clinches with Kokko against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kokko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokko.
A short right from Kokko.
A shot in the inside from Kokko.
A short left from Kokko.
Kokko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dukes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kokko digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Dukes looking for a takedown.
Kokko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kokko pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokko lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Kokko lands with a left to the head.
Kokko lands with a left to the head.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kokko presses Dukes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokko.
Kokko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kokko.
Kokko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokko lands a left hand.
Kokko lands with a light punch inside.
Kokko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokko presses Dukes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokko is leaning against Dukes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kokko pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokko scores with a shot to the side of Dukes's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Kokko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Kokko presses Dukes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dukes is looking for a takedown.
Kokko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Kokko lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokko.
Kokko scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokko.
Kokko pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dukes is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Kokko.
Dukes seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kokko.
Kokko lands an uppercut.
Kokko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kokko pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Kokko lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head.
Kokko drops Dukes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dukes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokko lands with a light punch inside.
Kokko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dukes.
Kokko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dukes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kokko works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kokko on the inside.
Kokko cracks Dukes with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokko.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokko.
Dukes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Kokko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokko pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Kokko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokko throws a big uppercut that drops Dukes! More strikes from Kokko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dukes lies dazed against the cage as Kokko celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Kokko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintin Barnett (ranked 3780 p4p, 3244 weight class) and Judo Dan (ranked 381 p4p, 327 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Quintin Barnett has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Quintin Barnett seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quintin Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Judo Dan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Quintin Barnett has been cut.
Barnett slips a straight right by Dan.
Dan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnett defending well as Dan loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett looks to land a left hand but Dan moved out of range nicely.
Dan misses with a combination
and Barnett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
Dan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judo Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnett.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnett missing with knees to the body.
Dan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnett landing knees to the head.
It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Barnett tries to work over Dan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dan.
Barnett can't find room to land a body shot as Dan controls the action.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Dan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dan.
Dan stalling against the cage.
Dan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Barnett.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
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!
Barnett gets through Dan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands a good knee to the midsection. Dan won't want to take too many of those.
Dan pushes Barnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Dan prevents a body shot from Barnett.
Barnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dan lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dan.
Dan lands a nice uppercut.
Dan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dan slowing the pace effectively.
Dan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dan lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dan.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
A short uppercut from Dan.
Dan lands an uppercut.
Barnett is rocked!
Dan gets through Barnett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dan dips a shoulder and cracks Barnett with a mighty uppercut! Barnett falls back against the cage and Dan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Dan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Landin Durham (ranked 3041 p4p, 3663 weight class) and Kai Zikkrae (ranked 210 p4p, 247 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landin Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Zikkrae!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zikkrae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zikkrae feints and then cracks Durham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durham down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zikkrae - that will leave a mark!
Durham gets a takedown into half guard.
Zikkrae is defending against the submission attempts here by Durham.
Zikkrae wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zikkrae for as long as he can get away with.
Zikkrae wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durham tries to pass to full mount but Zikkrae defends it.
Zikkrae wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
Zikkrae scores with a few weak punches.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zikkrae connects with a jab.
Durham throws a low kick but Zikkrae avoids it.
Zikkrae unleashes a big counter combination but Durham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Durham prevents Zikkrae from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham wants to work for an arm triangle but Zikkrae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Durham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zikkrae trying to control but Durham postures up.
Durham is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham is trying to control. Zikkrae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landin Durham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zikkrae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Durham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Durham showed some decent athleticism there.
Zikkrae should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zikkrae works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zikkrae trying to control the position.
Zikkrae really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zikkrae is keeping the position for now.
Zikkrae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durham controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zikkrae wants to stand and escape but Durham is having none of it.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zikkrae keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zikkrae looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Zikkrae.
Zikkrae is looking for the big counter here.
Zikkrae connects with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Zikkrae
and Durham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zikkrae wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham seems to be working for a kimura but Zikkrae defends the submission attempt.
Landin Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Durham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durham is looking for a kimura but Zikkrae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durham to get the leverage.
Durham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Durham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zikkrae has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zikkrae is just riding it out for now. Durham eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durham stops Zikkrae from getting back to his feet.
Durham works his foot free and advances to mount.
Durham goes for an armbar but Zikkrae turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zikkrae.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landin Durham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zikkrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zikkrae pushes Durham away with a front kick.
Durham tries a low kick but Zikkrae avoids it.
Zikkrae lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zikkrae - that will leave a mark!
Kai Zikkrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zikkrae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zikkrae scoring well with a low kick there.
Zikkrae connects with a leg kick.
Zikkrae lands with a nice body kick.
Zikkrae lands a leg kick that knocks Durham off balance momentarily.
Durham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zikkrae counters with a two punch combo.
Zikkrae lands a leg kick that knocks Durham off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zikkrae's guard.
Durham passes Zikkrae's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zikkrae trying to hold on to Durham's head to control him but Durham postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham controlling the pace.
Durham wants to free his trapped foot but Zikkrae is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Durham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zikkrae defend it? Durham steps over the head and cranks it - Zikkrae is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Durham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landin Durham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Peck (ranked 2971 p4p, 3012 weight class) and Janne Virtanen (ranked 295 p4p, 300 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bennett Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janne Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen scores with a nice head shot.
Peck lands with an uppercut that bounces Virtanen off the cage and back into range.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Peck counters with a right hand to the body.
Peck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Peck to counter with a crisp jab.
Peck swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Virtanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Virtanen at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck throws a jab when Virtanen was well out of range.
Virtanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peck has time to react.
It looks like Bennett Peck has been cut.
Peck looks to throw the jab but Virtanen is out of range.
Peck cracks a nice hook into Virtanen's ribs.
Peck throws a right hand that Virtanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Virtanen also avoids with ease.
Virtanen walks into a left hand.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Peck to counter with a crisp jab.
Virtanen lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Peck counter with a right hand.
Peck lunges at Virtanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Virtanen's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Peck moved out of range nicely.
Peck misses with a straight left.
Peck misses the jab.
Virtanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peck.
Peck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peck throws a shot from downtown. Virtanen moves away and avoids it.
Peck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Peck.
Virtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peck.
Virtanen lands a big right hand that sends Peck crashing to the mat! Virtanen stays standing though and waves Peck back to his feet!
Peck is rocked!
Peck thuds his right hand into Virtanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peck lands a jab to the nose.
Peck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Virtanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtanen needs to keep his hands up - Peck had a free shot at his head there.
Peck lands a jab to the nose.
Virtanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen moves away from the strike by Peck.
Peck throws an off balance right hand
and Virtanen counters with a nice right hand that sends Peck toppling to the canvas! Peck scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtanen finish him?!
Oh Peck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peck is aggressively charging in as Virtanen backs up avoiding any damage. Virtanen tosses out a jab and Peck runs right into it face first! Peck is out cold! Virtanen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Peck's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janne Virtanen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Baroza (ranked 2350 p4p, 3723 weight class) and Bobo Moi (ranked 165 p4p, 252 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Baroza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobo Moi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baroza!
Baroza throws a leg kick
and Moi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moi checks a low kick from Baroza.
Baroza lands with a hook. Moi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moi lands a nice shot to the body.
Baroza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baroza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baroza avoids the body shot from Moi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baroza. That's going to slow Moi down.
Moi avoids the body shot from Baroza.
Moi is looking to clinch but Baroza is avoiding it.
Baroza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moi was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroza.
Baroza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moi is looking to chop away at Baroza's legs.
Baroza misses with a lunging right hand
and Moi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moi tries to work over Baroza's front leg with a kick but Baroza checks it.
As Moi backs away, Baroza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moi checks a low kick from Baroza.
Moi checks the leg kick.
Baroza misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Baroza.
Baroza lands a jab to the head.
Moi takes one to the chin there.
Moi blocks a jab.
Moi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baroza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baroza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moi.
Moi misses with a hook. Baroza ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Baroza misses.
Baroza is looking to land body kicks.
Baroza lands with a hook. Moi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baroza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moi.
Baroza misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moi! But no joy.
Moi slips a straight right by Baroza.
Baroza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moi.
Baroza tries to work over Moi's front leg with a kick but Moi checks it.
Moi lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moi tries to bum rush Baroza with a series of wild strikes but Baroza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baroza throws a body punch but Moi moves out of range.
Moi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Decent striking displayed by Baroza there.
Baroza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroza misses with a leg kick.
Baroza tests Moi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baroza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baroza scores with a leg kick.
Baroza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moi walks into a jab.
Baroza with a nice calf kick.
Baroza throws a head kick but Moi moves out of range.
Moi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick from Baroza is predictable there
and Moi counters with an inside leg kick.
Jorge Baroza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baroza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baroza tries to land a leg kick but Moi saw it coming and moves away.
Moi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baroza.
Baroza misses with a low kick.
Baroza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baroza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorge Baroza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moi blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moi! But no joy.
Moi tries to clinch but Baroza moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Baroza.
Moi avoids a kick to the body.
Moi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baroza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Moi tenderised Baroza's leg. Baroza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baroza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baroza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baroza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baroza lands with an overhand left.
Moi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baroza.
Moi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moi ducks right into an uppercut from Baroza.
Moi staying out of range there.
Baroza misses with a hook
and Moi counters with a nice leg kick.
Moi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moi scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moi moves out of range as Baroza strikes.
Moi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baroza.
A head kick misses from Baroza.
Moi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Baroza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baroza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moi is one step ahead there.
Baroza has Moi pulled in close to control his posture.
Moi advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moi tries to pass to full mount but Baroza defends it.
Moi wants to stand up but Baroza is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moi wants to pass to mount but Baroza is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Baroza tries to roll over but Moi keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baroza.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baroza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moi tries a quick counter leg kick but Baroza is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baroza cracks Moi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baroza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baroza misses with an uppercut.
Baroza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baroza tries to land a front kick but Moi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baroza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Baroza misses
enabling Moi to counter with a crisp jab.
Baroza throws a push kick but Moi slaps the foot to one side.
Moi wants to counter with a clinch but Baroza pushes him away.
Moi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroza throws out the jab.
Moi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Baroza tenderised Moi's leg. Moi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baroza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Baroza.
Baroza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moi flicks out a counter leg kick but Baroza steps away.
Jorge Baroza is winning the standup battle so far.
Baroza looks to score with a jab to the body but Moi is just out of range.
Baroza misses with a leg kick.
Baroza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moi's head.
Baroza connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid body kick from Baroza.
Moi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baroza finds it's way round the side to connect with Moi's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moi checks a leg kick.
Moi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Baroza blocks it well.
Baroza cracks Moi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Moi is rocked!
Baroza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baroza.
Baroza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baroza is out of range.
Baroza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moi is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Baroza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baroza.
Baroza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Baroza.
Moi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Baroza misses
and Moi counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Moi blocks the leg kick.
Baroza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moi counters with a three punch combo that has Baroza backing up. Baroza nods at Moi to acknowledge the strikes.
Moi misses with a low kick.
Moi is looking to chop away at Baroza's legs.
Moi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moi wants to counter the offense by Baroza and move into the clinch position.
Baroza lands a really nice looking cross but Moi seems unphased.
Moi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moi drops his hands momentarily and Baroza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Baroza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baroza.
Baroza misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Baroza does it's job there.
Baroza wants to land a leg kick but Moi is out of range.
A big right from Baroza misses.
Baroza thumps Moi with a low kick.
Baroza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baroza throws a leg kick but Moi moved away.
Moi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moi lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moi checks it well.
Moi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baroza.
A nice side step and Moi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baroza scores with a leg kick.
Baroza throws an overhand right that lands on Moi's shoulder, as Moi tries to avoid the shot.
Moi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moi defending well as Baroza loads up on a big left hand.
Moi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baroza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moi's sensitive parts.
Baroza walks into a jab.
Baroza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baroza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baroza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moi blocks a head kick by Baroza.
Baroza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moi moves away.
Baroza connects with a solid leg kick.
Baroza thows a leg kick but Moi checks it
and Moi counters with an inside leg kick.
Baroza looks to throw the jab but Moi is out of range.
A big left from Moi misses.
Baroza ducks under a wild hook from Moi.
Baroza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baroza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baroza looks to land a right hand but Moi moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moi avoids a kick to the body.
Baroza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moi was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroza.
Baroza misses with a body shot.
A big right from Baroza misses.
Moi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Baroza.
Baroza tries to land a leg kick but Moi saw it coming and moves away.
Baroza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moi was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroza.
A low kick from Baroza is predictable there
and Moi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baroza throws a hook but Moi avoids it easily.
Baroza thows a body kick. Moi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baroza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baroza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baroza.
Moi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baroza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moi slips under a jab from Baroza.
Moi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baroza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moi avoids it.
Moi moves out of range of the body kick from Baroza.
Moi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baroza works Moi's body with a nice hook.
Moi with the inside leg kick.
Moi checks a leg kick.
Baroza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moi's sensitive parts.
Baroza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Baroza there.
Moi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Baroza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moi ducks under a wild hook from Baroza.
Bobo Moi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baroza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baroza scores with a head kick.
Moi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baroza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baroza misses with a straight right.
Baroza checks a leg kick nicely.
Baroza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moi tries to score with a low kick but Baroza moves his leg out of the way.
Moi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baroza can pounce on him.
Baroza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moi flicks out a counter leg kick but Baroza steps away.
Baroza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baroza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorge Baroza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baroza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moi under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Baroza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baroza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Baroza!
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