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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 1885 p4p, 2430 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 256 p4p, 310 weight class). Marley's entrance music is Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. A fine choice. Kvakkestad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Contempt - Jucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Marley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marley.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Kvakkestad.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Kvakkestad lands a nice shot to the body.
Kvakkestad sizes up Marley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loki Kvakkestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kvakkestad lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley moves into the clinch.
Kvakkestad misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Marley fails to pull guard.
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvakkestad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kvakkestad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley slips under a jab.
Kvakkestad lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Kvakkestad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kvakkestad misses with an uppercut.
Kvakkestad gets in close and tags Marley with a short punch that almost sends Marley to the mat! Oh Marley is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kvakkestad, trying to create some distance but Kvakkestad rushes him, striking wildly and Marley goes down! The referee tackles Kvakkestad into the cage to end the fight! Kvakkestad is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Naranja (ranked 1769 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 108 p4p, 135 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Naranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaissi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Naranja shoots in and drives through. Slaissi sprawls well.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slaissi as he jumps to the side.
Naranja stuffs the takedown.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Naranja avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naranja is defended easily by Slaissi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Naranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches up with Naranja, looking for a takedown. Slaissi pushes Naranja against the cage but Naranja 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.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Slaissi tries to clinch up but Naranja circles away and keeps his distance.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naranja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi works Naranja's body with a nice hook.
Luis Naranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Naranja moves out of range.
Naranja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slaissi leaves Naranja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slaissi is fending him off so far but Naranja persists. Nope, Slaissi circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Naranja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slaissi's waist but Slaissi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naranja off to one side.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slaissi as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Naranja's head back.
It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Naranja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naranja wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Naranja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slaissi is fending him off so far but Naranja persists. Nope, Slaissi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Naranja knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranja.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
Naranja is looking for a counter combo.
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Naranja avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi pushes off an throws an elbow but Naranja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Naranja lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Slaissi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranja backwards.
Naranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naranja takes a shot to the head.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Slaissi with a knee to the head.
Luis Naranja's cut is getting worse.
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Naranja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranja blocking some punches.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Slaissi.
Naranja blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slaissi throws a head kick but Naranja moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranja appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Naranja dodges an elbow strike from Slaissi.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaissi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naranja blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Naranja's shoulder, as Naranja tries to avoid the shot.
Naranja tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Naranja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Slaissi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Naranja.
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Naranja ducks down to avoid it.
Naranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Naranja lands a nice hook to Slaissi's body. Slaissi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Naranja to counter with a crisp jab.
Naranja fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Slaissi
and Naranja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slaissi wants to improve his position but Naranja is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranja thows a huge punch but Slaissi dodges it nicely.
Slaissi is trying to stand.
Slaissi controlling the position well.
Naranja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slaissi defending well though.
Slaissi wants to control but Naranja is keeping busy.
Naranja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slaissi is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slaissi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaissi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naranja.
Naranja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slaissi controlling the position.
Naranja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naranja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naranja throwing strikes from guard but Slaissi blocks nicely.
Naranja stopping the sweep attempt from Slaissi.
Naranja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranja won't allow Slaissi to sweep him here.
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Naranja isn't so interested in that idea.
Slaissi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naranja throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaissi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naranja manages to get himself to full guard.
Naranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaissi trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaissi throwing strikes but missing.
Slaissi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naranja wants to sweep but no luck.
Naranja keeping moving, preventing Slaissi from controlling successfully.
Slaissi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slaissi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Slaissi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Luis Naranja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranja.
Slaissi darts in and clinches Naranja up against the cage.
Slaissi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naranja scores with a shot to the side of Slaissi's head.
 It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Slaissi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi gets through Naranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Luis Naranja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Naranja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaissi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Naranja misses with some punches.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body. Naranja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Naranja avoids it.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranja.
Naranja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaissi catches Naranja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi instigates a clinch.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaissi as he avoids it easily.
Naranja walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Naranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naranja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi avoids it really well and circles away.
Slaissi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Naranja saw that one coming.
Naranja goes for a double leg but Slaissi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slaissi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Naranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
A head punch on the inside from Naranja fails to land.
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slaissi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slaissi!
A less than humble Kimbo Slaissi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Smif (ranked 807 p4p, 880 weight class) and Tico Tico (ranked 59 p4p, 66 weight class). Tico has chosen Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumba Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tico Tico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tico sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Smif is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Smif misses the jab.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico is looking to chop away at Smif's legs.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Smif swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Tico.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tico if he has to take too many more of those.
Tico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Tico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Smif fakes the leg kick and cracks Tico in the body.
Smif lands the left hand.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smif shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tico moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif is looking to land body kicks.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Tico connects with a looping right hand.
Tico with a jab.
Smif tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Tico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif throws a chopping leg kick but Tico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smif lands a nice shot that snaps Tico's head back.
Smif lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Smif coming out on top.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tico's sensitive parts.
Smif tries to land a body kick
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico blocks a jab.
Smif is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif has closed the distance and engaged Tico in a clinch.
Tico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tico has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico blocks a body shot from Smif.
A body shot lands from Tico.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico stalling against the cage.
Smif working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Tico lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
Tico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Tico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Smif 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.
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Tico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif cracks Tico with an open hand slap.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Smif lands.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tico 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 Smif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico with the inside leg kick.
Smif slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Smif.
Smif throws the kick towards the body but Tico avoids it.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tico lands a left hand.
Smif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Tico avoiding damage.
Tico blocking some punches.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Tico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Smif.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smif as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Tico gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Tico controls his hands.
Tico is trying to break free.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Tico.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Smif.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif letting Tico take a breather here.
Smif blocks the elbow strike.
Tico lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Smif.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico slips under a jab from Smif.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tico moves forwards but Smif connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smif throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Smif checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Smif throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tico - the referee stops the clock and Smif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tico. Smif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smif.
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!
Smif misses with a straight right.
As Smif backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Smif manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Tico off balance momentarily.
Smif misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tico.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Smif throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Tico blocks the low kick.
Smif motions for Tico to come forward. Smif throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smif.
Smif moves into the clinch successfully.
Smif misses with some punches.
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tico misses with the head strike.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif blocks a body shot from Tico.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Tico breaks the clinch.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico scores with a decent looking hook.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
A jab from Smif misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Smif lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
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!
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smif fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tico.
Tico ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Smif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Jumba Smif.
Well Smif has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 1425 p4p, 1623 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 157 p4p, 179 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper tries to bum rush Wick with a series of wild strikes but Wick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wick scores with a sloppy right hand. Reaper should have avoided that one.
Reaper connects with a high kick.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wick jabs Reaper right on the nose. Reaper blinks but takes it well.
Reaper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wick to score with a decent uppercut.
Wick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wick throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reaper.
Wick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
Reaper walks into a straight right hand from Wick.
A swing and a miss from Wick.
Reaper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick scores with a hook.
Wick dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
Wick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
It looks like Wick has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reaper.
Wick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Wick is just out of range.
Wick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reaper avoids it.
Wick misses with a hook to the body
and Reaper counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Reaper to acknowledge the strikes.
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wick.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Wick does no damage.
Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wick tries to bum rush Reaper with a series of wild strikes but Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Wick throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Reaper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reaper with a nice cross.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Wick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reaper gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wick.
Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wick blocking some punches.
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Reaper.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Wick misses with an uppercut.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses
and Wick counters by moving into the clinch.
Wick manages to break the clinch.
Reaper clinches.
Wick breaks the clinch.
Wick swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reaper's sensitive parts.
Wick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reaper.
Reaper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reaper lands a high kick!
Reaper scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Wick misses
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reaper lands with a nice combination. Wick backs away looking to recover.
Wick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wick looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Reaper throws a right hand that Wick ducks under and follows up with a left that Wick also avoids with ease.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Wick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Wick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reaper.
Wick throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Wick connects with an inside leg kick.
Wick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Wick.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper closes the distance and pushes Wick back into the cage.
Wick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reaper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reaper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reaper - that landed with a thud.
Wick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wick scores with a one two! Reaper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reaper misses with a hook.
It looked like Wick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reaper shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wick throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Wick throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
Wick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Wick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reaper scores with a nice body kick.
Reaper closes the distance and pushes Wick back into the cage.
Reaper tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Reaper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wick with the inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wick.
Reaper gets a clinch.
Reaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper connects with a high kick.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Wick is just out of range.
Jake Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Wick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reaper back to the cage. Wick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wick avoids the head kick by Reaper.
Reaper tries to bum rush Wick with a series of wild strikes but Wick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper tries to bum rush Wick with a series of wild strikes but Wick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Wick coming out on top.
Reaper wants to clinch up but Wick keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Reaper.
Reaper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reaper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wick eats them both and turns towards Reaper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wick thumps Reaper with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Wick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reaper throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper tries to bum rush Wick with a series of wild strikes but Wick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reaper under the eye.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Wick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reaper.
Reaper throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wick.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Wick misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper misses with a wild combination.
Wick throws a big counter combination but Reaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reaper moves out of range as Wick throws a body kick.
Reaper throws a head kick that Wick semi-blocks.
Wick throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper blocks a leg kick.
Reaper takes one to the chin there.
Reaper wants to clinch.
Reaper clinches up with Wick and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Wick.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper tries to clinch but Wick is having none of it.
Wick moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Wick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Wick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper staying out of range there.
John Wick is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaper wants to clinch up but Wick keeps it at a distance.
Wick misses with a hook.
Wick throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wick.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Wick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wick - that will leave a mark!
Wick throws a sloppy head kick and Reaper moves out of range easily.
Wick throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Wick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wick misses with a straight right.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Wick moves out of range.
A jab from Wick does it's job there.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Reaper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wick.
Wick misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wick, as that shot connected.
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 John Wick will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Reaper throws a head kick that Wick semi-blocks.
Wick misses with an uppercut.
Reaper lands a head kick!
Wick scores with a jab. Reaper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reaper throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Wick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wick scores with a hook.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Wick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reaper is able to avoid easily.
Wick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Reaper is looking for the big counter here.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Wick moves out of range.
Wick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reaper on the side of the head.
Wick misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Wick misses.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab.
Wick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick throws a head kick that misses.
Wick throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper feints a jab promting Wick to slip. Reaper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wick. Wick obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wick avoids nicely.
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Reaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Wick misses.
Reaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wick loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wick blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Wick looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reaper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wick avoids nicely.
Reaper throws a one two combo.
A jab from Wick does it's job there.
Wick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Reaper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Wick throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
A low kick lands for Wick.
Reaper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good work by Reaper as he checks the leg kick.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Wick does no damage.
John Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reaper connects with a high kick.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Wick misses.
Wick throws a series of punches but Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wick looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Reaper throws a right hand that Wick ducks under and follows up with a left that Wick also avoids with ease.
Wick digs a good body shot into Reaper's ribs.
Wick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Wick takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Wick throws a body shot but no joy.
Wick lands a leg kick that knocks Reaper off balance momentarily.
Wick throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Wick moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReaper.
Wick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reaper in his tracks.
Wick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reaper throws a lazy head kick
and Wick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wick scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wick.
A little feinted left hand from Wick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
Wick lands a really nice looking cross but Reaper seems unphased.
Reaper dodges the punch combination from Wick.
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 John Wick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wick, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
After winning the bout, John Wick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 387 p4p, 517 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 56 p4p, 70 weight class). Asteroid comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt throws a good cross that connects.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
Mac Airt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
A short right from Asteroid.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Mac Airt won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Mac Airt taking a breather.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
The referee calls for Mac Airt to work.
Mac Airt stalling against the cage.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac Airt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
Mac Airt is looking for a takedown.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mac Airt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Asteroid lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mac Airt managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Mac Airt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt stalling in the clinch but Asteroid improves position.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Mac Airt shrugs off.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt leaning against his opponent.
Mac Airt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asteroid.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac Airt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mac Airt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to stall but Asteroid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mac Airt jumps guard but Asteroid stands there with Mac Airt around his waist. Mac Airt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Asteroid scores a nice knee to the body.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac Airt is defending well for now.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt blocks the elbow strike.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
A short left from Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a body shot.
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac Airt is able to avoid easily.
Asteroid tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
A nice side step and Mac Airt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asteroid misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily.
Mac Airt defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Asteroid takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mac Airt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Mac Airt stalling in the clinch but Asteroid improves position.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Mac Airt.
Asteroid looking to throw knees to the head but Mac Airt is blocking nicely.
Mac Airt can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac Airt.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac Airt avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac Airt avoids the damage to the body.
Mac Airt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mac Airt looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Asteroid moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Mac Airt blocks the low kick.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick.
Asteroid cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Airt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid throws a low kick, looking for Mac Airt's leg but Mac Airt calmly moves out of range.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac Airt circles away.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac Airt momentarily.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac Airt.
Asteroid slips a jab from Mac Airt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mac Airt. That snapped Asteroid's head back.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asteroid lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid lands with a hook. Mac Airt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Mac Airt jumps back.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
Asteroid throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid scores with a jab.
Asteroid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a slapping body shot.
Asteroid throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Asteroid takes the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt pushes Asteroid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Mac Airt shrugs off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid connects with a knee to the head.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mac Airt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Asteroid cracks Mac Airt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Jab by Asteroid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac Airt.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt checks the leg kick.
Asteroid connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asteroid.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid jabs at Mac Airt's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
An out of breath Anabolic Asteroid 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexus Argento (ranked 583 p4p, 672 weight class) and White Cole (ranked 66 p4p, 77 weight class). Argento's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Cole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argento blocks a jab.
Argento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Argento moved out of range nicely.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Argento. Argento obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Argento misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Argento throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento connects with the punch.
Argento throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Argento thows a left - swing and a miss!
Argento scores with a takedown into Cole's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argento is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole working for a triangle but Argento defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Argento is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argento is aware though and is defending well.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to control.
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argento is aware though and is defending well.
Argento wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Argento lands a couple of elbows.
Argento might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole looking to control.
Argento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole working for submissions but it's allowed Argento to get to half guard.
Cole actively working from the bottom here.
Argento lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Argento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Argento is stalling here.
Argento misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Argento is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Argento wants a takedown but no success here.
Argento tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Argento back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Argento jumps guard and drags Cole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cole postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Argento is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Argento manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Argento's guard.
Argento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argento wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Argento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Argento wants to improve his position but instead Cole has moved into half guard.
Argento is trying to control but Cole manages to pass to mount!
Argento is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.
Argento is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cole has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Argento's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Argento trying to control the hands but Cole breaks the grip.
Argento rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Argento makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Argento.
Argento is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Argento is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento wants to control but Cole passes easily into half guard.
Argento regains full guard. Nicely done.
Argento is trying to hold Cole in close to prevent damage but Cole has managed to pass into half guard.
Argento looking for subs from the bottom but Cole mounts him!
Argento defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cole.
Cole goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Argento is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Cole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Argento stacks Cole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Argento!
Argento in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento is putting a hurting on Cole here, landing some big shots from side control.
That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.
Cole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexus Argento dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Argento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Argento showed some decent athleticism there.
Argento lands with a punch from half guard.
The cut above White Cole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Argento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Argento is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is looking for a triangle but Argento pushes his legs off easily.
Argento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White Cole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at White Cole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwawi Mumba (ranked 341 p4p, 448 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 51 p4p, 69 weight class). Weismuller has chosen Nobody Speak as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Mumba is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mumba.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mumba avoids them all with ease.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Weismuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mumba is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Mumba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weismuller.
Mumba checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Mumba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller misses with a low kick as Mumba jumps back.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mumba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller with a jab.
Mumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mumba throws a poor cross that misses
and Weismuller counters with a good low kick that Mumba was not able to check.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mumba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Mumba misses with a looping right.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Mumba avoids it with no problem.
Mumba misses with a body shot
and Mumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Mumba ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller works Mumba's body with a nice hook.
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!
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumba throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Mumba throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba takes one to the chin there.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Mumba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumba looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller cracks Mumba with an open hand slap.
Mumba misses the jab.
Weismuller scores with a body shot.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Mumba.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Mumba slips the punch.
Mumba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumba lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Weismuller!
Mumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller moves forwards but Mumba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mumba moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Weismuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumba's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Weismuller as he connects with a hook.
Weismuller clinches up with Mumba and pushes him back against the cage.
Mumba fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller 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.
Mumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mumba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Mumba lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weismuller swings for the body but Mumba moves out of range.
Mumba moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Mumba's leg. Mumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumba moves away.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Mumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Mumba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Weismuller does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumba.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumba in his tracks.
Weismuller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mumba is able to avoid easily.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
Mumba throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weismuller cracks Mumba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mumba throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mumba moves out of range.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba cracks Weismuller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mumba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumba throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Weismuller flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumba steps away.
Mumba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Mumba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumba staying out of range there.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weismuller defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumba blocks a jab.
Mumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mumba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mumba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Mumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws a good cross that connects.
Weismuller throws a jab when Mumba was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weismuller. That one must have hurt.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
Mumba just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Mumba moves out of range.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Mumba ducks down to avoid it.
Mumba is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumba lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller cracks Mumba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mumba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mumba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Weismuller thumps Mumba with a low kick.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumba swings widly with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a right hand to the body.
Mumba walks into a left hand.
Weismuller connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Mumba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumba.
Weismuller is looking for the big counter here.
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Mumba off balance momentarily.
Mumba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weismuller.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba misses the jab.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumba misses the target.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Mumba throws a big shot that misses.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
A jab from Mumba misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Mumba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weismuller slips a jab from Mumba.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Mumba.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Mumba down.
Mumba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weismuller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
Mumba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weismuller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Weismuller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Weismuller has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Mumba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mumba jumps guard but Weismuller stands there with Mumba around his waist. Mumba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mumba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weismuller to keep the fight standing.
Mumba is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba breaks from the clinch.
Mumba keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weismuller.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mumba throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Mumba.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 190 p4p, 265 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 26 p4p, 41 weight class). Lincoln 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sgt MacKenzie. Valen Dreth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lincoln checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a straight left.
Dreth scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with an open hand slap.
Dreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincoln to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dreth lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Lincoln .
Dreth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lincoln throws a solid leg kick but Dreth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a two punch combination.
Lincoln tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Lincoln misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln throws a right hand that Dreth ducks under and follows up with a left that Dreth also avoids with ease.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln motions for Dreth to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincoln takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincoln with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lincoln scores with a hook to the body. Dreth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth jabs at Lincoln 's body.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Dreth on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincoln . That's going to slow Dreth down.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lincoln is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dreth presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Lincoln is trying to push Dreth away but Dreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreth throws a low kick but Lincoln avoids it.
Lincoln pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Lincoln settles back down.
Dreth misses the jab.
Lincoln blocks a low kick nicely.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth thows a leg kick but Lincoln checks it
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dreth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lincoln at a distance.
Dreth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lincoln had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to land a front kick but Dreth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Dreth moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lincoln to the ground. Dreth is now in Lincoln 's guard.
Dreth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lincoln trying to control the position.
Dreth connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Dreth tries to pass.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Dreth landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Lincoln uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Lincoln !
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lincoln tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
Dreth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincoln is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth is looking for a triangle but Lincoln pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Lincoln throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Lincoln throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lincoln fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Dreth avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Dreth blocks the leg kick.
Dreth lands the left hand.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dreth misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln connects with a solid leg kick.
Dreth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
Lincoln lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dreth moves out of range of the leg kick from Lincoln .
Dreth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lincoln with a nice calf kick.
Lincoln throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincoln .
Dreth works the jab nicely.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincoln takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dreth walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Dreth jabs Lincoln to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincoln throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Lincoln takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dreth, as that shot connected.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Lincoln . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincoln .
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincoln . That snapped Dreth's head back.
Dreth lunges at Lincoln with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lincoln 's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincoln darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dreth feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down.
Dreth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lincoln 's guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a solid left hand.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lincoln 's guard.
Dreth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dreth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dreth is trying to control the action in half guard but Lincoln is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lincoln is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dreth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is working hard here to advance position.
Lincoln has hold of Dreth's hands but Dreth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln is staying active underneath Dreth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Dreth in his half guard.
Dreth wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it.
Dreth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lincoln trying to control but Dreth postures up.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lincoln on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Lincoln dodges it nicely.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth throwing shots but Lincoln is blocking nicely.
Lincoln is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Lincoln 's ribs.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth tries to move into range but Lincoln moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
As Dreth backs away, Lincoln returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dreth misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Lincoln 's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Dreth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth scores with a jab. Lincoln acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dreth.
Lincoln takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincoln looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lincoln .
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lincoln as he avoids it easily.
Lincoln fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dreth just manages to avoid it.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
Lincoln looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
Lincoln throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Lincoln looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Dreth misses with a hook
and Lincoln counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincoln tried to counter with a leg kick but Dreth avoided it.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln misses with a straight left.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Dreth.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lincoln with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Lincoln moved out of range.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln drops his hands momentarily and Dreth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dreth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lincoln s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth misses with a straight left.
Dreth looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincoln defends it well.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lincoln misses.
Dreth slips a jab from Lincoln .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
Dreth with a hook.
Lincoln jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Lincoln sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Lincoln manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lincoln blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth scores with a shot to the body.
Lincoln drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Dreth.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincoln .
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln scores with a shot to the body.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dreth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
After winning the bout, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahjo Kuomanen (ranked 40 p4p, 113 weight class) and Haw Thorn (ranked 6 p4p, 12 weight class). Kuomanen comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey - One Shot. Thorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahjo Kuomanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haw Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuomanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuomanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuomanen moves away.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuomanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Kuomanen lands a really nice looking cross but Thorn seems unphased.
Kuomanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thorn did well to prevent Kuomanen getting side control.
Thorn kicks Kuomanen off and gets back to his feet.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuomanen moves away.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen slips a straight right by Thorn.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Thorn lands with a good body shot.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorn is fending him off so far but Kuomanen persists. Nope, Thorn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuomanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thorn wants to stand but Kuomanen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorn's guard.
Kuomanen drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura but Thorn is defending well.
Thorn is trying to stand up here but Kuomanen is controlling him well.
Thorn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kuomanen trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
Thorn pushes Kuomanen off looking to stand but Kuomanen dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn has one foot on Kuomanen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kuomanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuomanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen staying out of range there.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuomanen. That snapped Thorn's head back.
A jab from Kuomanen does it's job there.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Kuomanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorn misses with a right hand
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thorn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kuomanen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Kuomanen lands a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Kuomanen moves away and avoids it.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuomanen shoots in and bounces Thorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Kuomanen stops Thorn from standing up.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Thorn wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Thorn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuomanen dives into side control.
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorn, who protects the arm well.
Kuomanen landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Kuomanen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Kuomanen blocks a jab.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn throws a body punch but Kuomanen moves out of range.
It looked like Kuomanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn gets caught flat footed, as Kuomanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuomanen passes into half guard.
Thorn tries to kick Kuomanen off but Kuomanen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuomanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn pushes Kuomanen off looking to stand but Kuomanen dives back in and keeps control.
Thorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuomanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuomanen prevents Thorn from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Thorn dodges it nicely.
Kuomanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thorn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kuomanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuomanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thorn's head.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working.
Thorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuomanen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen.
Thorn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuomanen throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn tried to score with a low kick but Kuomanen checks it.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn with a nice calf kick.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Kuomanen counters with a left to the body.
Haw Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuomanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Kuomanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kuomanen - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Kuomanen connects with a looping right hand.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kuomanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuomanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuomanen misses the shot to the body.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuomanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thorn's guard.
Ahjo Kuomanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuomanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuomanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuomanen working some strikes from top position.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen passes into half guard.
Thorn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kuomanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Kuomanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuomanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Kuomanen misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Kuomanen lands a jab to the nose.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorn won't be happy with that.
Thorn is trying to buck Kuomanen off.
Kuomanen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thorn tries to escape but Kuomanen is in control.
Thorn prevents Kuomanen from moving into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuomanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thorn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn prevents Kuomanen from moving into mount.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thorn's legs.
Kuomanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuomanen cracks Thorn with a big elbow.
Kuomanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuomanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thorn's legs.
Kuomanen wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorn, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen tries for a kimura but Thorn is defending well.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
Kuomanen is chipping away with strikes.
Thorn tries to escape but Kuomanen is in control.
Kuomanen working the ground and pound from side control.
Thorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuomanen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kuomanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorn, who protects the arm well.
Kuomanen is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
Kuomanen wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Kuomanen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuomanen grinds an elbow into Thorn's temple.
Kuomanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thorn is pushing Kuomanen's head away, looking to escape. Kuomanen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thorn is avoiding damage well.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuomanen working the ground and pound but Thorn is defending the strikes.
Kuomanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thorn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thorn is pushing Kuomanen's head away, looking to escape. Kuomanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuomanen trying to control the position but Thorn is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuomanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuomanen cracks Thorn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Kuomanen lands.
Thorn throws a jab when Kuomanen was well out of range.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Kuomanen moved out of range.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorn thows a leg kick but Kuomanen checks it
and Kuomanen counters with a shoot takedown. Thorn fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuomanen pushing down on Thorn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen trying to mount his opponent but Thorn defends it.
Thorn tries to kick Kuomanen off but Kuomanen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thorn is not content to let Kuomanen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen is looking for a kimura but Thorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuomanen to get the leverage.
Thorn has one foot on Kuomanen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thorn takes a swing at Kuomanen's ribcage but misses.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Kuomanen saw it coming and moves away.
Thorn lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen drives through with a takedown into Thorn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thorn pushes Kuomanen off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuomanen checks a low kick from Thorn.
A jab from Kuomanen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Kuomanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuomanen avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a hook
and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thorn wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Kuomanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuomanen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen checks the leg kick.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn misses with a body shot
and Kuomanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuomanen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Kuomanen jumps back.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn digs a good hook to Kuomanen's body.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Kuomanen moves out of range easily.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Thorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuomanen misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen tests Thorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuomanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Kuomanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuomanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuomanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kuomanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuomanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Thorn lands but Kuomanen takes it in his stride.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Kuomanen's ribs.
Kuomanen gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haw Thorn dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
A jab from Thorn finds it's way through Kuomanen's defenses.
Kuomanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuomanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuomanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Kuomanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuomanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kuomanen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Kuomanen looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuomanen misses the target.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuomanen throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn throws a hook but Kuomanen blocks it.
Thorn stuns Kuomanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorn takes a swing at Kuomanen's ribcage but misses.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuomanen misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuomanen's sensitive parts.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorn sprawls well. Thorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuomanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorn tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuomanen misses with a looping left.
Thorn wants to slow Kuomanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Kuomanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Kuomanen.
Thorn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorn connects with a high kick.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahjo Kuomanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Kuomanen misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice body shot.
Kuomanen misses with a hook.
Kuomanen swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuomanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Kuomanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Kuomanen there.
Ahjo Kuomanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn unleashes a big counter combination but Kuomanen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haw Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his super heavyweight title!
Ahjo Kuomanen 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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