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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fritz (ranked 2385 p4p, 2585 weight class) and Jeff Lee (ranked 254 p4p, 269 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Doomsday Clock. Jeff Lee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Fritz circles away.
Lee avoids the head kick by Fritz.
Fritz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jab by Lee.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Fritz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Fritz.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fritz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fritz, as that shot connected.
Lee tries to clinch there but Fritz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Fritz in the body.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch.
A cross from Fritz lands.
Fritz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee slips under a jab.
Fritz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Fritz throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Fritz is out of range.
Fritz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Fritz swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fritz needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fritz misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Fritz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Fritz avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Fritz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fritz's efforts to push away.
Fritz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fritz or not.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fritz throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Fritz working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fritz blocks a head kick by Lee.
Fritz cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Fritz moved out of range nicely.
Fritz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Fritz's shoulder, as Fritz tries to avoid the shot.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fritz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.
Fritz lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Fritz catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Fritz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Fritz moves out of range easily.
Fritz lands a jab to the nose.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fritz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Fritz saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Fritz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Fritz looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Fritz throws a right hand that misses
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Fritz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fritz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Fritz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee rushes Fritz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fritz tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fritz is pushing Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Lee misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target.
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fritz throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fritz's hands.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fritz.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz misses with a looping left.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fritz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Fritz moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Fritz's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Fritz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fritz manages to avoid it.
Fritz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Fritz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fritz misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fritz.
Fritz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fritz. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fritz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fritz tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Fritz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Fritz misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes Fritz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Fritz blocks a body shot from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Fritz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Fritz misses with some punches.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fritz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fritz blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Fritz has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee is looking to clinch but Fritz is avoiding it.
Fritz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee drives through and clinches with Fritz against the cage.
Fritz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fritz throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fritz can't break the clinch.
Fritz blocking some punches.
Fritz breaks from the clinch.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Fritz avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Fritz lands.
Fritz avoids the head kick by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Fritz slips the punch.
Fritz avoids the head kick by Lee.
Fritz's corner calls for a 1-2. Fritz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fritz blocks a jab.
Fritz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fritz throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fritz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee dips to his left and cracks Fritz with an uppercut!
Fritz scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Fritz lands a head shot.
Matthew Fritz is winning the standup battle so far.
Fritz scores with a nice head shot.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fritz takes one on the button.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Fritz thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
A jab lands there for Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fritz lands with a shot to the body.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fritz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fritz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Fritz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Fritz blocks the low kick.
Fritz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Fritz is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fritz doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Fritz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee clinches up with Fritz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Fritz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands a head kick. Fritz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Fritz in a clinch.
Fritz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Fritz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands an elbow just above Fritz 's eye.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Fritz has double underhooks.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeff Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Fritz fails to land.
Fritz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fritz lands a body punch.
Fritz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeff Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fritz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matthew Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Fritz.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee has Fritz pressed against the cage, preventing Fritz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fritz with a nice cross.
Fritz checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fritz.
Fritz looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fritz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fritz duly obliges.
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!
Fritz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Fritz.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fritz on the side of the head.
Fritz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fritz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fritz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fritz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A left lands for Lee.
Fritz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee moves away from the strike by Fritz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up but Fritz circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Lee.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lee!
An out of breath Jeff Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jomoney (ranked 747 p4p, 1051 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 105 p4p, 145 weight class). Ivan Jomoney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka misses with a wild combination.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jomoney.
A little feinted left hand from Jomoney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jomoney connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jomoney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sojka. Those never looked like landing.
Sojka lands with a nice body punch.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Sojka is out of range.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sojka did well to prevent Jomoney getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sojka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jomoney prevents Sojka from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Jomoney has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Sojka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jomoney in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jomoney lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut. Sojka saw that one coming.
Jomoney misses with a straight right.
Sojka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Sojka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sojka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sojka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sojka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sojka scores with a nice strike.
Jomoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
and Sojka counters with a right hand to the body.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sojka defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Sojka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jomoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Jomoney lands a takedown into guard.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jomoney stops Sojka from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sojka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sojka scores with the left hand. Jomoney knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Jomoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Sojka.
Jomoney slips a jab from Sojka.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jomoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jomoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka misses with a hook.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sojka defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Sojka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jomoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jomoney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jomoney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sojka has one foot on Jomoney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka throws a jab when Jomoney was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Jomoney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
Sojka tests Jomoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Sojka.
A slow jab from Sojka misses its intended target.
Jomoney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sojka swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Jomoney.
Jomoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney slips a straight right by Sojka.
Sojka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jomoney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka slips a straight right by Jomoney.
Sojka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sojka throws a hook but Jomoney avoids it easily.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jomoney throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
and Jomoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jomoney throws out a loose jab but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jomoney blocks a jab.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Sojka is out of range.
Sojka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Jomoney finds it's target.
Sojka lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jomoney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sojka but Sojka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jomoney shoots in and drives through. Sojka sprawls well.
Sojka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sojka slips a straight right by Jomoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jomoney throws a jab when Sojka was well out of range.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jomoney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sojka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka cracks Jomoney with a good jab.
Jomoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.
A countering left hand to the body from Sojka misses.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Jomoney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Sojka connects with a looping right hand.
Jomoney throws a hook but Sojka blocks it.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
Jomoney misses with a looping left.
Jomoney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sojka slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Sojka with a jab.
Jomoney shoots in and bounces Sojka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sojka wants to stand and escape but Jomoney is having none of it.
Sojka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sojka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jomoney is controlling him.
Sojka pushes Jomoney off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Sojka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jomoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney misses with a hook
and Sojka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sojka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Sojka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jomoney lunges at Sojka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sojka's hand.
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Jomoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sojka is trying to defend but Jomoney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sojka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Jomoney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jomoney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sojka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Jomoney working the head and body with strikes.
 Sojka is rocked!
Sojka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sojka is still in real trouble! Can Jomoney finish him?
Jomoney lands a big elbow - Sojka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jomoney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
Ivan Jomoney made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaikka Chai (ranked 1038 p4p, 1460 weight class) and Patrick Thomas (ranked 142 p4p, 196 weight class). Chai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Man Walking. Thomas has chosen Central Cee - 6 for 6 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
205
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215
25 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Chai misses.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas slips a straight right by Chai.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Patrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thomas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chai misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai blocks an elbow strike.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Knees to the body from Chai.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Chai is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai landing knees to the body.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Thomas tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Patrick Thomas has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chai obliges.
Chai presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai landing knees to the head.
Chai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Chai.
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Chai.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Chai.
Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Chai.
Chai digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Chai.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chai.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chai pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Chai.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaikka Chai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chai takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Chai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Chai.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thomas sprawling to the canvas! Thomas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chai finish him?!
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai lands a big uppercut and Thomas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thomas looks OK. Chai waves Thomas back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas avoids the body shot from Chai.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas! Chai lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chai tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Chai lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Thomas up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Chai from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Thomas's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaikka Chai!
Our winner, Chaikka Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 695 p4p, 467 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 84 p4p, 58 weight class). Mehmet Shakaromanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20 - 12 - 0 |
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15 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Shakaromanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shakaromanov's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Shakaromanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Shakaromanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Shakaromanov.
 McGuire is rocked!
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from McGuire.
Shakaromanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab.
Shakaromanov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends McGuire to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Shakaromanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
After winning the bout, Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 464 p4p, 236 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 46 p4p, 23 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin looks to score with a jab to the body but Holl is just out of range.
Good work by Benjamin as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Holl finds it's way through Benjamin's defenses.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benjamin slips under a jab.
Holl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Holl misses the target.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Holl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benjamin moves out of range as Holl throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Holl.
Good leg kick by Holl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl misses with a straight left.
Holl lands with a right hand.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Holl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Benjamin. That snapped Holl's head back.
A jab from Benjamin does it's job there.
Holl is rocked!
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holl tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin stuns Holl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin moves out of range as Holl throws a body kick.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benjamin throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Holl tries to counter with a clinch but Benjamin shakes him off and moves away.
Holl misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin misses with a hook.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holl slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holl tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holl moves out of range of the body kick.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Benjamin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl darts in and clinches Benjamin up against the cage.
Holl swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
Holl instigates a clinch.
Benjamin presses Holl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin fails to land.
Holl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holl misses with a body punch.
Benjamin tries to work over Holl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holl is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Holl misses with a hook.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holl misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Benjamin.
Holl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holl throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin throws the kick towards the body but Holl avoids it.
Holl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holl throws a head kick that misses
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Holl's head but Holl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holl slips a jab from Benjamin.
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 Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benjamin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benjamin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benjamin works the jab nicely.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Holl.
Holl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl scores with a leg kick.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Holl - just one landing.
Holl wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Holl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holl misses with a body shot
and Benjamin counters with a right hand to the body.
Benjamin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holl throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin.
Holl slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Holl.
Benjamin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holl avoids a kick to the body.
Holl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benjamin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holl. Benjamin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Holl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holl.
Holl doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holl misses the shot to the body.
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holl.
Benjamin avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Holl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Holl tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holl throws a head punch that misses.
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holl landing knees to the head.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holl or not.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benjamin.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Holl is breathing heavily.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benjamin scores with a nice right hand.
Holl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benjamin if he has to take too many more of those.
Holl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holl cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs.
Holl has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benjamin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin scores with a jab to the head.
Holl is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holl seems to have recovered his senses.
Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holl throws a low kick but Benjamin moves out of range easily.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin was well out of range. Poor timing from Holl.
Benjamin moves out of range as Holl strikes.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benjamin lands a body shot.
Holl misses with a right hand
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Benjamin misses its target.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Benjamin avoids a kick to the body.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luuk Benjamin 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
Benjamin lands a left and a right that send Holl crashing to the mat, dazed. Benjamin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Luuk Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Holl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benjamin has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Holl scores with a shot to the body.
Benjamin loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
Holl slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benjamin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Holl tenderised Benjamin's leg. Benjamin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benjamin throws a front kick that sends Holl stumbling back into the cage.
Holl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holl throws a right hand that misses
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot.
Holl misses with a hook
and Benjamin counters with a good low kick that Holl was not able to check.
Holl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flo Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl walks straight into a right hand from Benjamin - that's dropped him! Benjamin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Holl from any more punishment! Holl complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 311 p4p, 420 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 40 p4p, 54 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Glover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a cross.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Glover is out of range.
Glover pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Glover settles back down.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover scores with a nice head shot.
Glover ducks right into an uppercut from Ainsworth.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've been told by Glover's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glover throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Glover scores with a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glover doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Glover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Glover's knee but Glover avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Glover sizes up Ainsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Glover.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover scores with a jab. Ainsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ainsworth checks it well.
Glover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Glover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Glover's leg. Glover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glover.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's 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!
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Glover saw it coming and moves away.
Glover checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glover rather than just go for the knockout.
Glover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Glover checks it
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Glover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Glover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Glover lands a leg kick that knocks Ainsworth off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Glover there.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Glover thuds a left hand into Ainsworth's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Glover.
Ainsworth thumps Glover with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glover misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Glover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ainsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ainsworth under the eye.
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!
Glover misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ainsworth! But no joy.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Glover takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ainsworth. That did some damage!
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Glover with an uppercut!
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Glover swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Glover moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Glover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Glover's legs.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Glover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glover jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Glover.
Ainsworth clobbers Glover with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glover. That did some damage!
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover scores with a sloppy right hand. Ainsworth should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Glover misses.
Glover throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Glover lands a head shot.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Good shot there by Glover.
Ainsworth is rocked!
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glover jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Ainsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glover is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Glover steps away.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Glover's midsection.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Good leg kick by Glover.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover throws a shot to the body.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Glover avoids it.
Glover slips a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth feints a jab promting Glover to slip. Ainsworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glover slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 Buster Glover will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Glover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glover scores with a jab.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Glover's body.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glover takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Glover finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Ainsworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a series of strikes that have Ainsworth backpedaling.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glover cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
A left lands for Glover.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Glover walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Glover's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
Glover throws a leg kick that misses.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Glover takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth works the jab nicely.
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glover counters with a body kick.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glover doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glover.
Ainsworth defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Glover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Glover's belly button to the back.
Glover throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glover is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Glover's head.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Glover checks it.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Nice body punch from Glover.
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 Buster Glover.
I think Glover has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 219 p4p, 152 weight class) and Adrian Rose (ranked 31 p4p, 22 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Chai slips a straight right by Rose.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rose jabs at Chai's body.
Adrian Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose jabs at Chai's body.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
Rose throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rose misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rose postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Chai controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.
Rose throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rose's guard. Nice move by Chai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rose trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rose postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chai is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rose cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chai scrambles back to his feet.
Rose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Chai 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.
Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Rose misses with an uppercut
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Rose throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Rose trying to control but Chai postures up.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Rose gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Adrian Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chai won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
Rose keeps trying to improve his position.
Rose is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chai tries for a kimura but Rose is defending well.
Chai scoring with punches and elbows.
Chai misses with the ground and pound.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai tries to score with some ground and pound. Rose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai working the strikes but Rose uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.
Rose wants to get back to full guard.
Rose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai is working for a kimura but Rose is defending it quite comfortably.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
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 Shahriyar Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Chai shoots in.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Rose should have avoided that one.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai lunges at Rose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rose's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rose misses.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose misses with a hook.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Chai's head back.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Chai misses with a takedown
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rose is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rose.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahriyar Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chai scrambles back to his feet.
Rose darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Rose is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
Adrian Rose 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris John (ranked 328 p4p, 171 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 47 p4p, 21 weight class). John comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Me Now. 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 17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the button.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
John appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaegerjaquez thinking.
John on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaegerjaquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
John is looking to counter punch.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John throws a head kick that misses.
Jaegerjaquez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaegerjaquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. John catches Jaegerjaquez right on the button with a cross.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez connects with a single shot there.
John missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
John throws a wild body kick that Jaegerjaquez sees coming a mile off.
Jaegerjaquez tries a head kick but it misses.
John misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Jaegerjaquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to clinch.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by John.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good body shot.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez is out of range and John settles back down.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Chris John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaegerjaquezs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaegerjaquez has double underhooks.
John leaning his opponent against the cage.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with the head strike.
John scores with a hook to the body.
John blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
John breaks the clinch.
John scores with a hook to the body. Jaegerjaquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John misses with a right hand
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
John blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaegerjaquez on the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
John misses the jab.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John cracks Jaegerjaquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez tries a quick counter leg kick but John is wise to it.
John lands with a cross.
John thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaegerjaquez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John lands a big head kick that sends Jaegerjaquez tumbling to the mat! John takes a step backwards and waves Jaegerjaquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jaegerjaquez is rocked!
A jab from Jaegerjaquez does it's job there.
Jaegerjaquez is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
John is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a front kick but John steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to John's midsection.
John blocks the body kick.
John connects with an inside leg kick.
John throws a front kick aimed at Jaegerjaquez's knee but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
John drops his hands momentarily and Jaegerjaquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as John strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
And John counters with a quick kick to the body but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
John misses with a straight right.
John loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris John dominated that round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
John slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to land body kicks.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Jaegerjaquez blocks the low kick.
Jaegerjaquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from John with a body shot.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John misses with an uppercut.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaegerjaquez. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from John.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
John slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from John.
John backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Chris John is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaegerjaquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaegerjaquez.
John swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice body punch.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaegerjaquez can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John misses the shot to the body.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Jaegerjaquez's shoulder, as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid the shot.
Jaegerjaquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by John.
And Jaegerjaquez responds with a good body kick, but John manages to step out the way in time.
John throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by John.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Jaegerjaquez blocks the low kick.
John throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the midsection.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by John.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
John lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jaegerjaquez will feel that in the morning.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaegerjaquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John throws a wild body kick that Jaegerjaquez sees coming a mile off.
John moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by John.
A good leg kick by John.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John scores with a head kick. Jaegerjaquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
John throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Jaegerjaquez.
A swing and a miss from John.
John misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaegerjaquez.
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 Chris John will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
John misses with a low kick.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaegerjaquez tries to move into range but John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaegerjaquez's head.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Jaegerjaquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from John.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. John catches Jaegerjaquez right on the button with a cross.
John misses with a straight left.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
John is looking to slow Jaegerjaquez down with leg kicks.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from John.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
John misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
John misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from John misses.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a straight right. John didn't see that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaegerjaquez at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but John blocks it.
John on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaegerjaquez.
John will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John thows a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John clobbers Jaegerjaquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chris John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but John moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch
and John counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaegerjaquez's knee momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaegerjaquez - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
John staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
John comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
John thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a slapping body shot.
Jaegerjaquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John lands a jab.
John lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris John!
A less than humble Chris John 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 227 p4p, 525 weight class) and Fred Young (ranked 7 p4p, 29 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Folk Metal. Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Real Ganja Man. Jeremy Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Young!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with a hook.
Young takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Young has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young misses with a body punch
and Cross counters with a two punch combo.
Young throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Cross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Young! Cross lets Young back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Young misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Young misses.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick lands for Cross.
Young is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross cracks Young with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Young looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cross finish him?
Young is rocked!
It looks like Fred Young has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross staying out of range there.
It looked like Cross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cross lands a big right hand that sends Young crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Young back to his feet!
Young misses with a straight left.
Cross defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Cross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cross.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young ducks into an uppercut from Cross and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
A victorious Jeremy Cross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 19 p4p, 91 weight class) and Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 4 p4p, 12 weight class). Katsu Yamasaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Yamasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Yamasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki forces his way into half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Yamasaki is controlling him.
Sitsongrit pushes Yamasaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sitsongrit cracks Yamasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamasaki.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Yamasaki's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit punishes Yamasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Yamasaki persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Yamasaki shoots in.
Yamasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Yamasaki's leg. Yamasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamasaki dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Yamasaki's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Yamasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
That's four 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!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
Yamasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki checks the leg kick.
Yamasaki with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.
Yamasaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Yamasaki's leg but Yamasaki calmly moves out of range.
Yamasaki jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Yamasaki slips the punch.
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Yamasaki moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
Yamasaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamasaki needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Yamasaki tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Yamasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki lands with a cross.
Yamasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki fails to land the takedown.
Yamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamasaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Yamasaki ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Yamasaki strikes.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Yamasaki's legs.
Yamasaki moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Yamasaki is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pulls Yamasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Surianglek Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamasaki is proving hard to escape from.
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around?
Yamasaki is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Yamasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Yamasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Yamasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Yamasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Yamasaki shoots in.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit tests Yamasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Yamasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Yamasaki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamasaki checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yamasaki lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Yamasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Yamasaki moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Yamasaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamasaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamasaki. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Yamasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Yamasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around but Yamasaki manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Yamasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Sitsongrit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Yamasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Yamasaki. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamasaki avoided it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
As Yamasaki backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Yamasaki scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Yamasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.
Yamasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Yamasaki into the cage.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Yamasaki's leg. Yamasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Yamasaki's belly button to the back.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Yamasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is pushing Yamasaki's head away, looking to escape. Yamasaki manages to hold on to the position though.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yamasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yamasaki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yamasaki connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamasaki. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Yamasaki 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit had his way with Katsu Yamasaki in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yamasaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Yamasaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yamasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Yamasaki is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit pulls Yamasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Yamasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Yamasaki is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Yamasaki blocks a leg kick.
Yamasaki cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Katsu Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Yamasaki moved away.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head but Yamasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yamasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamasaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab.
Yamasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamasaki somewhat.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Surianglek Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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