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GAMMA#1105 Robson v Bond PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Li Citra (ranked 2704 p4p, 2401 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 308 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Li Citra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Li Citra.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li Citra.
Li Citra moves out of range as McCain strikes.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li Citra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li Citra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Li Citra throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li Citra. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li Citra jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCain stuns Li Citra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li Citra misses with a body kick.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra pushes McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Li Citra.
McCain digs a right hand into Li Citra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li Citra's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain blocking some punches.
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
A short right from Li Citra on the inside.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Li Citra lands with a short shot to the head.
McCain lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Citra presses McCain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain misses with some punches.
Li Citra is leaning against McCain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for McCain .
McCain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
McCain wants to break free but Li Citra has control.
Still in the clinch, Li Citra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Li Citra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
A nice left hand lands by Li Citra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li Citra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li Citra digs a right hand underneath McCain 's ribcage. McCain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
McCain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Li Citra.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li Citra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Li Citra lands a nice uppercut.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the side of McCain 's head.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
McCain tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luca Li Citra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li Citra connects with a jab.
 McCain is rocked!
Li Citra throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li Citra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Li Citra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li Citra.
Li Citra misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McCain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain slips under a jab from Li Citra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain takes a swing at Li Citra's ribcage but misses.
McCain scores with a body shot.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCain moves out of range as Li Citra strikes.
Li Citra throws a head kick that misses.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Li Citra rather than just go for the knockout.
Li Citra blocks a low kick nicely.
Li Citra misses with a body shot
enabling McCain to counter with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
Li Citra tries to clinch up but McCain circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li Citra checks a leg kick.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain walks into a left hand.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li Citra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain , as that shot connected.
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Li Citra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li Citra misses with a kick to the body.
Li Citra 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.
Li Citra missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Li Citra is just out of range.
Li Citra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
Li Citra connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCain . McCain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Li Citra.
Li Citra swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li Citra with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Li Citra.
McCain cracks Li Citra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Li Citra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li Citra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCain defending well as Li Citra loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
Li Citra misses with an uppercut.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Li Citra's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain misses the jab.
Li Citra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Li Citra looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Li Citra scores with a kick to the body.
Li Citra throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCain misses with a hook. Li Citra ducked under it nicely.
McCain needs to keep his hands up - Li Citra had a free shot at his head there.
McCain is still on wobbly legs! Can Li Citra finish him?
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li Citra throws out the jab.
McCain seems to have recovered his senses.
Li Citra misses with a body kick.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li Citra.
Li Citra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Li Citra lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCain .
McCain wants to stall.
Li Citra presses McCain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li Citra is leaning against McCain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain is breathing heavily.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands a shot to the body.
Li Citra gets through McCain 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
A short right from Li Citra.
Li Citra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Li Citra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
A short left from McCain .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain .
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li Citra.
Luca Li Citra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li Citra pushes McCain against the cage. Li Citra is working some dirty boxing. Li Citra pushes off with a quick right hook! McCain goes down! McCain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Li Citra moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Li Citra!
During a confident post fight interview, Luca Li Citra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Posey (ranked 1705 p4p, 2566 weight class) and Conrad Cartwright (ranked 40 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Posey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posey takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Posey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright is trying to maintain a safe position but Posey gets an underhook and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Posey scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Posey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Posey .
A right hook to the body lands for Posey .
Posey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Posey misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright trying to control the position but instead, Posey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cartwright into the cage.
Posey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
A short right from Posey on the inside.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Posey lands an uppercut.
Posey digs a right hand into Cartwright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cartwright's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posey lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Posey .
Cartwright is trying to stall.
Posey lands a nice shot to the body.
Posey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Posey .
Posey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posey scores with a hook to the body.
Posey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Posey lands with a short shot to the head.
Posey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Posey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Posey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Posey lands with a left to the head.
Posey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Posey lands a body punch.
Posey pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Posey lands with a light punch inside.
Posey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Posey lands a right hand.
Posey pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to break the clinch but Posey is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posey lands a shoulder strike.
Cartwright is rocked!
Posey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Posey finish him?
Posey lands a body punch.
Posey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Posey cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
Cartwright's coach down at Special Ops N7 Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Posey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Posey creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cartwright's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cartwright drops to his knees and Posey pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Posey !
Buster Posey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Conrad Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 1210 p4p, 1773 weight class) and Chris Kane (ranked 82 p4p, 41 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chika throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Chika takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Kane tries to clinch up but Chika circles away and keeps his distance.
Chika lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kane loads up on a big right hand but Chika slips the punch.
Chika moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Chika chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Chika.
It seemed like Kane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Kane gets a clinch.
Kane working aggressively here.
Chika throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chika fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Chika.
Chika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chika.
Chika blocking some punches.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chika's efforts to push away.
Kane gets through Chika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Chika.
Chika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
Chika thuds his shin into the meat of Kane's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane moves to clinch but Chika breaks away
and Chika counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Chika slams his shin into Kane's torso.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane clinches up with Chika and pushes him back against the cage.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Chika.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chika.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane misses with some punches.
Chika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chika works on Kane's body with a couple of short punches.
Kane looks winded!
A short right from Chika.
Chika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kane sprawling to the canvas! Kane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chika finish him?!
Kane is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chika knocks out Kane with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Chika before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Chika picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chidi Chika!
A relieved looking Chidi Chika thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Beckwith (ranked 1680 p4p, 1099 weight class) and Deer Hunter (ranked 156 p4p, 114 weight class). Rudy Beckwith 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudy Beckwith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deer Hunter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Beckwith is looking to counter punch.
Beckwith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beckwith somewhat.
Beckwith shoots in for a double leg but Hunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Beckwith catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beckwith avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckwith misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beckwith or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckwith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Beckwith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunter counters with a thumping low kick.
Beckwith fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Beckwith's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckwith tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Hunter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Beckwith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Beckwith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter rushes Beckwith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckwith backwards.
Beckwith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Beckwith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beckwith backwards.
Beckwith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckwith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckwith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beckwith blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Beckwith.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Beckwith controls the action.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckwith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beckwith is trying to trip Hunter. He has hold of a leg but Hunter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beckwith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter pulls Beckwith in close to his closed guard and prevents Beckwith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beckwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Beckwith is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith preventing the sweep.
Beckwith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckwith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Beckwith is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beckwith or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deer Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Beckwith.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for Beckwith on that attempt.
Beckwith feints a jab promting Hunter to slip. Beckwith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beckwith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beckwith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckwith.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Beckwith jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Beckwith blocks the body kick.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beckwith with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunter misses.
Hunter connects with a leg kick.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckwith backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckwith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beckwith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckwith to get the leverage.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunter tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
Beckwith is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beckwith content just to control the position here.
Hunter tries to hold on but Beckwith postures up.
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Beckwith is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controls Beckwith momentarily but Beckwith frees himself.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass.
Beckwith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckwith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beckwith has gone for a leg lock! Hunter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beckwith's guard.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Beckwith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deer Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deer Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckwith's head.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter jabs Beckwith right on the nose. Beckwith blinks but takes it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beckwith.
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckwith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckwith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckwith.
Beckwith seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beckwith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckwith, into his guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving.
Beckwith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.
Deer Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beckwith trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Still in half guard, Hunter seems content to control.
Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beckwith!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith is squirming around, avoiding Hunter's attempts to control the action.
Beckwith tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Beckwith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beckwith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hunter controls Beckwith momentarily but Beckwith frees himself.
Beckwith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Beckwith tries to pass.
Beckwith preventing the sweep.
Beckwith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beckwith preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckwith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckwith.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deer Hunter.
I've got Hunter 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deer Hunter!
Our winner, Deer Hunter, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Matthew (ranked 596 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 84 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Matthew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew darts in and clinches Jomoney up against the cage.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jomoney is working for takedown but Matthew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthew stops a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Jomoney controls the action.
Jomoney blocking some punches.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jomoney's elbow.
Matthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthew tries to work over Jomoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jomoney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Matthew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Matthew manages to get underhooks.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney wants a takedown.
Jomoney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matthew regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Matthew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jomoney is controlling him.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthew scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Matthew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patrick Matthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jomoney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Matthew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthew throws a push kick but Jomoney slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthew.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Matthew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Jomoney defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
enabling Matthew to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matthew lands a jab.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthew defends it nicely.
Matthew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jomoney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Matthew does no damage.
Jomoney jabs at Matthew's body.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Jomoney's ribs.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Jomoney saw that one coming.
Matthew scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Jomoney.
Jomoney lands a jab.
Jomoney has his takedown stuffed
and Matthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jomoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a hook.
Jomoney thuds a left hand into Matthew's body.
Jomoney shoots in but Matthew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut.
Matthew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jomoney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jomoney throws a shot from downtown. Matthew moves away and avoids it.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Jomoney.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew lands with an uppercut that bounces Jomoney off the cage and back into range.
Matthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Jomoney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Jomoney's head but Jomoney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jomoney lands with a nice combination. Matthew backs away looking to recover.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Matthew shows good takedown defense.
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthew.
Jomoney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthew connects with a nice looking jab.
Jomoney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jomoney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
Jomoney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthew misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew moves in looking to clinch but Jomoney pushes him off.
Matthew gets a clinch.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jomoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Matthew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matthew tries to sprawl but Jomoney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matthew pushes Jomoney off and gets back to his feet.
Jomoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jomoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jomoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a hook. Matthew ducked under it nicely.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jomoney.
Jomoney fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney takes one to the chin there.
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jomoney.
Jomoney slips a jab and a cross from Matthew.
Jomoney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jomoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthew keeps working.
Jomoney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matthew's thigh. Matthew counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Jomoney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matthew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matthew wanted to stand there but Jomoney had control of the position.
Jomoney wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jomoney trying to control the position here.
Matthew gets to his feet - Jomoney follows without any prompting.
Matthew misses the shot to the body.
Jomoney swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthew.
Jomoney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthew stuffs the takedown.
Jomoney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jomoney throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jomoney.
Matthew scores with a nice strike.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
Jomoney throws a lazy right hand but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jomoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jomoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jomoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
Matthew takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Jomoney's ribs.
Jomoney scores with a jab. Matthew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jomoney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matthew sneaks out the side door and pushes Jomoney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney shoots in but no luck this time.
Jomoney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthew slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Patrick Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew tries to clinch up but Jomoney circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthew dips to his left and cracks Jomoney with an uppercut!
Matthew connects with a single shot there.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew misses with a wild combination.
Matthew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Matthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jomoney throws out the jab.
Jomoney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jomoney.
Matthew throws a head kick but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney missing with a left hand there. Matthew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthew circles away.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jomoney misses.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Matthew dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
No luck for Jomoney with that takedown attempt.
Matthew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jomoney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a looping left.
Jomoney misses with a takedown
and Matthew counters with a stiff right hand.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney slips a jab from Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Matthew swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Matthew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Jomoney moved out of range nicely.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jomoney momentarily.
Jomoney gets tackled into the cage by Matthew. Matthew maintains the clinch.
Jomoney wants to break free but Matthew has control.
Jomoney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthew has him pressed against the cage.
Matthew stops a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Matthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Matthew.
Jomoney has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthew clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matthew is trying to stand back up.
Matthew has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jomoney.
Matthew is trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney has full control of the position and if anything, Matthew has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jomoney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney is in full control for now.
Matthew looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jomoney.
Matthew has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jomoney.
Matthew staying busy and making it hard for Jomoney to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthew is trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney has full control of the position and if anything, Matthew has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jomoney is riding his opponent, not letting Matthew buck him off.
Matthew is trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney has full control of the position and if anything, Matthew has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Patrick Matthew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jomoney controls the action.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet.
Jomoney is throwing strikes but Matthew counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Matthew regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matthew to regain full guard.
Jomoney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet but Jomoney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matthew's head.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jomoney misses the shot to the body.
Matthew has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Matthew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthew 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Matthew!
Patrick Matthew was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hunt (ranked 734 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Alpharuis Omegon (ranked 87 p4p, 188 weight class). Omegon has chosen Sabaton-Saboteur as his entrance music. James Hunt 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpharuis Omegon !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omegon lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Omegon catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Omegon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunt enables Omegon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunt uses the cage to get 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!
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Omegon throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Omegon saw that one coming.
Omegon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Omegon .
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Omegon .
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omegon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Omegon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Omegon slips the punch.
Omegon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Omegon lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Omegon tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Omegon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Omegon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Omegon misses with a hook
and Omegon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Alpharuis Omegon has been cut.
Omegon throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Omegon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Omegon looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Omegon throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Omegon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omegon is defended easily by Hunt.
Alpharuis Omegon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omegon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunt. Omegon shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omegon misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Omegon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Omegon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omegon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omegon missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Omegon misses with an uppercut.
Omegon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omegon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Omegon shakes it off.
Omegon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Omegon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omegon misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omegon throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Omegon 's head back.
Omegon is rocked!
Omegon throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Omegon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt avoids the body shot from Omegon .
Omegon seems to have recovered his senses.
Omegon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Omegon looks winded!
Hunt pushes Omegon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Omegon avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt presses Omegon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt digs a right hand into Omegon 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omegon 's gas tank.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Omegon 's ribcage. Omegon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt works on Omegon 's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a big right hand that drops Omegon ! The killer instinct kicks in and Hunt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hunt!
In his post fight interview, James Hunt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 435 p4p, 315 weight class) and Bradley Rainey (ranked 63 p4p, 48 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 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Rainey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rainey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rainey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers fails with the takedown.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers gets a takedown into half guard.
Rainey kicks off Rivers and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Rainey back into the cage.
Rivers tries a body shot but Rainey blocks it.
Rainey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rivers works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rainey throwing strikes but missing.
Rainey chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Rainey is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rainey postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rainey throws a big right hand that misses.
Rainey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rainey won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Rivers managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rainey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rainey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rainey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rainey working for a triangle but Rivers defends it easily.
Rainey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rainey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers cracks Rainey with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a couple of digs.
Rainey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rainey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivers escapes and throws Rainey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rivers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rivers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rivers cracks Rainey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rainey regains half guard.
Rainey is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but Rainey defending well.
Rivers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rainey has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers wants to pass to mount but Rainey is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainey is pressing down on Rivers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rainey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rainey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers stands up over Rainey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rainey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivers is in close to Rainey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rainey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Rainey keeps moving.
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 Clint Rivers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rainey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rivers sends Rainey down but not out. Rivers dives into side control looking to finish.
Rainey is rocked!
Rivers lands a few punches from side control.
Rainey is still in real trouble! Can Rivers finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rainey is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rivers can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pulling Guard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 300 p4p, 101 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 30 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuguego with the inside leg kick.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Fuguego with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Fuguego misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
A combination from Fuguego does no damage.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuguego misses with a looping right.
Fuguego defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuguego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Fuguego moves away and avoids it.
And Fuguego tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Fuguego throws an off balance right hand
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Fuguego moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Fuguego shoots in.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuguego just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuguego 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 manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuguego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuguego is just out of range.
Fuguego with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Fuguego shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Fuguego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suriyan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Fuguego.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Fuguego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit cracks Fuguego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuguego's hands.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Fuguego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Fuguego ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuguego digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuguego takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fuguego misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Fuguego misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Fuguego scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Fuguego scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fuguego lands some shots froms side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Fuguego off but Fuguego is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fuguego creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fuguego postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuguego working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Fuguego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuguego might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Fuguego is in control.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Fuguego is in control.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuguego working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuguego's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fuguego wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuguego stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Fuguego is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Fuguego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuguego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit lunges at Fuguego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuguego's hand.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
Fuguego lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuguego on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Fuguego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuguego on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuguego.
Fuguego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Fuguego scores with a body shot.
Fuguego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Fuguego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuguego misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuguego moves away.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuguego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuguego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuguego throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fuguego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Fuguego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego lands with a shot to the body.
Fuguego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuguego is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Fuguego is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Fuguego is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Fuguego flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fuguego is out cold! Sitsongrit holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Suriyan Sitsongrit 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 367 p4p, 78 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 44 p4p, 9 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Anabolic Asteroid 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid working Sitsongrit over with knees to the body.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Asteroid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Asteroid sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Asteroid. Asteroid maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid lands a nice elbow.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asteroid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asteroid moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Asteroid's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
As Sitsongrit tries to get set, Asteroid tries to push him back and clinch up but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the attempt.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Asteroid tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Asteroid has control.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Surianglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sitsongrit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Asteroid counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that half lands.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asteroid under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surianglek Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit is working Asteroid over against the cage.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sitsongrit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asteroid is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Sitsongrit's ribcage.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Asteroid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asteroid working Sitsongrit over with knees 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!
Sitsongrit takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Asteroid gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asteroid lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid thinks about countering with a body kick.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Sitsongrit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 19 p4p, 21 weight class) and Gunner Bond (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Oliver Robson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oliver Robson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson throws a jab when Bond was well out of range.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Bond moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bond works the jab nicely.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson moves out of range as Bond strikes.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson delivers a nice body kick.
Bond avoids the head kick by Robson.
Some bone on bone action there as Bond checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Robson connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson, as that shot connected.
Robson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bond's hands.
Bond lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond walks into a left hand.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lands with a straight right. Bond didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond motions for Robson to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bond steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bond checks it well.
Robson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
Bond misses with a body shot.
Bond walks into a jab.
Robson scores with a jab.
Bond moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson is looking to slow Bond down with leg kicks.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Bond misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Jab by Bond.
A head kick from Bond lands but Robson takes it in his stride.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bond throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bond backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson wants to slow Bond down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with a left hand
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Bond misses with a kick to the body.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bond throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bond motions for Robson to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bond on the side of the head.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Bond seems unphased.
Bond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bond flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robson wants to slow Bond down by chopping away at his legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robson has got the better of the exchanges.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Bond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Bond steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bond drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bond on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bond defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Bond's head back.
A lazy body kick from Bond
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson thows a leg kick but Bond checks it
and Bond makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Robson really felt that one!
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Bond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bond lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Robson blocks the low kick.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bond scores with a body shot.
Bond looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Bond.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robson misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Bond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Bond misses.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Bond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bond misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Robson was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs.
Bond looks for the body kick but Robson saw that one coming.
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Robson takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with a solid body kick.
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Bond moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Bond's head back.
Robson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robson digs a good hook to Bond's body.
Robson is looking to slow Bond down with leg kicks.
Robson throws a hook but Bond blocks it.
Bond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Bond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bond's head.
Bond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
Bond throws a low kick but Robson avoids it.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bond.
Robson defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bond's sensitive parts.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson, as that shot connected.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Bond's front leg but catches the back leg as Bond tries to avoid it.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Robson is rocked!
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Oh Robson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson walks straight into a right hand from Bond - that's dropped him! Bond jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Robson from any more punishment! Robson 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 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Gunner Bond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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