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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Benton (ranked 5824 p4p, 4757 weight class) and Hubert Zoerner (ranked 534 p4p, 456 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hubert Zoerner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton throws a hook but Zoerner blocks it.
Benton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zoerner dives in for a single leg takedown but Benton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandon Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoerner with a poor takedown
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandon Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Zoerner.
Benton thuds a left hand into Zoerner's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Benton as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Zoerner with that takedown attempt.
Benton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoerner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benton pulls Zoerner in close to his closed guard and prevents Zoerner from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoerner is stalling in the full guard.
Benton wants to stand but Zoerner is controlling the position.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
Zoerner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benton controls Zoerner momentarily but Zoerner frees himself.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zoerner controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benton lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Benton. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Zoerner does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands a jab to the head.
Benton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benton.
Benton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zoerner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benton's guard.
Zoerner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zoerner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zoerner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoerner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Zoerner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benton is trying to keep Zoerner in close.
Benton being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zoerner misses with a low kick.
Benton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoerner tries to land a front kick but Benton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Benton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zoerner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandon Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoerner swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Benton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benton scores with a one two! Zoerner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Benton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zoerner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton 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.
Benton feints a jab promting Zoerner to slip. Benton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zoerner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoerner misses with a double jab
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Zoerner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Benton finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zoerner misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoerner can do to turn this around?
Benton sizes up Zoerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benton lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Benton.
Benton lands a left and a right that send Zoerner crashing to the mat, dazed. Benton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Zoerner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Zoerner takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Benton cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Benton!
Our winner, Brandon Benton, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Onni Virtanen (ranked 2844 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Stephen McGarvey (ranked 325 p4p, 425 weight class). Onni Virtanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen McGarvey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGarvey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a nice leg kick.
McGarvey moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
McGarvey slips a straight right by Virtanen.
McGarvey throws a fast counter high kick but Virtanen manages to duck under it in time.
Virtanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McGarvey.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice body shot.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And McGarvey responds with a good body kick, but Virtanen manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGarvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Virtanen blocks it well.
Virtanen thuds a left hand into McGarvey's body.
Onni Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarvey off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a combination that misses
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Virtanen cracks McGarvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
McGarvey throws a fast counter high kick but Virtanen manages to duck under it in time.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Virtanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but McGarvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Virtanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGarvey.
Virtanen throws a jab when McGarvey was well out of range.
McGarvey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGarvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGarvey unleashes a big counter combination but Virtanen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Virtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGarvey doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but McGarvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Virtanen's knee momentarily.
Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a hook
and McGarvey counters with a two punch combo.
Virtanen looks to land a right hand but McGarvey moved out of range.
McGarvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGarvey is looking to slow Virtanen down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarvey counters with a head kick.
Virtanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Virtanen throws a hook to the side of McGarvey's head but McGarvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGarvey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Virtanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGarvey is able to avoid easily.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGarvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Virtanen blocks it well.
McGarvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws an overhand right that lands on McGarvey's shoulder, as McGarvey tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen misses the body punch
and McGarvey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Virtanen really felt that one!
Virtanen misses with a straight left.
Virtanen lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
Virtanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGarvey.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but McGarvey avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virtanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but McGarvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Virtanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
McGarvey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGarvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but McGarvey avoids it.
McGarvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice kick to the body.
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 Onni Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGarvey moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and McGarvey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Virtanen throws a body punch but McGarvey moves out of range.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarvey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Virtanen misses with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarvey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGarvey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Virtanen lands a leg kick that knocks McGarvey off balance momentarily.
Onni Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Virtanen finds it's target.
Virtanen misses with the combination.
Virtanen throws a right hand that McGarvey ducks under and follows up with a left that McGarvey also avoids with ease.
McGarvey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Virtanen 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.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but McGarvey moved out of range nicely.
McGarvey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Virtanen cracks McGarvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarvey.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but McGarvey checks it
and McGarvey counters with a series of strikes. Virtanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGarvey scores with a head kick.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick from McGarvey.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a solid body kick.
McGarvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from McGarvey tenderised Virtanen's leg. Virtanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarvey slips a straight right by Virtanen.
Virtanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGarvey.
McGarvey moves out of range of the strikes.
McGarvey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McGarvey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGarvey slips under a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virtanen tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Virtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarvey lands with a kick to the temple. Virtanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Virtanen misses with a body punch
and McGarvey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Virtanen really felt that one!
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
McGarvey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virtanen under the eye.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
McGarvey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virtanen takes a step back to recover.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but McGarvey ducks down to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
Virtanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarvey.
Virtanen throws an overhand right that lands on McGarvey's shoulder, as McGarvey tries to avoid the shot.
McGarvey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGarvey scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarvey counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
enabling McGarvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey counters with a body kick.
Virtanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGarvey.
We've been informed that McGarvey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGarvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarvey.
Virtanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
Virtanen throws a leg kick
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGarvey moves away.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. McGarvey saw that one coming.
McGarvey throws a counter combo.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Virtanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGarvey scores with a nice body kick.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen McGarvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Virtanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Virtanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Virtanen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Virtanen swings for the body but McGarvey moves out of range.
McGarvey tries a quick counter leg kick but Virtanen is wise to it.
A head kick misses from McGarvey.
Virtanen lands a jab to the head.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGarvey throws a leg kick which misses Virtanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Virtanen tries to avoid it.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
Virtanen misses with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with an outside leg kick.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Virtanen's knee momentarily.
McGarvey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
McGarvey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGarvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virtanen throws out the jab.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a nice leg kick.
Virtanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarvey can pounce on him.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
McGarvey flicks out a counter leg kick but Virtanen steps away.
McGarvey connects with a right hand. Virtanen shakes it off.
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
Virtanen throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey blocks the body kick.
McGarvey needs to keep his hands up - Virtanen had a free shot at his head there.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the body
and McGarvey counters with a big head kick but Virtanen shrugs it off.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Virtanen.
McGarvey looks to land a body kick but Virtanen moved away.
McGarvey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGarvey with the inside leg kick.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but McGarvey moved away.
McGarvey moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
McGarvey lands with a nice body kick.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and McGarvey counters with a body kick that stops Virtanen in his tracks momentarily.
McGarvey moves out of range of the body kick.
As Virtanen backs off McGarvey throws a huge counter combo but Virtanen manages to avoid it all.
McGarvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Virtanen throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Virtanen's knee momentarily.
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
McGarvey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
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!
McGarvey scores with a head kick. Virtanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGarvey lands a head kick!
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
McGarvey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virtanen takes a step back to recover.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Virtanen looks to throw a body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtanen misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen McGarvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGarvey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen McGarvey!
As Stephen McGarvey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank my family and most of all God, for making me an Atheist. Cheers!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 2932 p4p, 3877 weight class) and Monni Mantzurin (ranked 344 p4p, 441 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Bad to the Bone. A fine choice. Kane Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Monni Mantzurin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monni Mantzurin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantzurin stuffs the takedown.
Mantzurin clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mantzurin is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mantzurin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mantzurin wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantzurin stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mantzurin can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Mantzurin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams distracts Mantzurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mantzurin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams 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.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands and throws Mantzurin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantzurin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mantzurin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping him busy.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams working the head with strikes.
What's Mantzurin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mantzurin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantzurin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working the ground and pound.
 It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mantzurin to see if he's OK.
Mantzurin can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams lands a strong strike to the head of Mantzurin. That's dazed him! Williams looking to finish here. Mantzurin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Williams lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
In his post fight interview, Kane Williams started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Monni Mantzurin stepped up to the mic, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benny Darius (ranked 3271 p4p, 3105 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 311 p4p, 294 weight class). Darius's entrance music is In the Shadows - The Rasmus. A fine choice. Ragnarsson has chosen Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Darius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Darius misses the jab.
Benny Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Darius.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darius manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Darius avoids nicely.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darius manages to avoid it.
Darius missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Darius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darius defends well and Ragnarsson ends up having to push Darius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Darius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darius throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darius. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius staying out of range there.
Darius scores with a three punch combo!
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Darius.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darius manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Darius should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Darius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darius moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ragnarsson gets a clinch.
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!
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Darius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darius sprawls well. Darius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Darius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benny Darius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Darius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darius looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Darius throws a head kick that Ragnarsson semi-blocks.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Darius fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ragnarsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ragnarsson looks to clinch but Darius throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ragnarsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Benny Darius!
A victorious Benny Darius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lian Belmiro (ranked 1678 p4p, 2672 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 180 p4p, 257 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lian Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Belmiro.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
Belmiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmiro blocks a jab.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Belmiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Belmiro with an open hand slap.
Lian Belmiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmiro.
Jones throws out a counter right but Belmiro avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Belmiro throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmiro misses the target.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belmiro with a body shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lian Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Belmiro's knee but Belmiro avoids it well.
Belmiro scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belmiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belmiro is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones is looking to chop away at Belmiro's legs.
Belmiro scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belmiro, as that shot connected.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belmiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Belmiro scores with a hook.
Belmiro shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Belmiro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Belmiro scores with a nice head shot.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Belmiro misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Belmiro is rocked!
Belmiro tries to get into range but Jones steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Belmiro! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jones scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caleb Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 1411 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Chester Mackintosh (ranked 185 p4p, 325 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chester Mackintosh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackintosh lands with a hook. Bolkvadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mackintosh lands with a nice body punch.
Mackintosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolkvadze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mackintosh on the side of the head.
Mackintosh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolkvadze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackintosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mackintosh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bolkvadze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackintosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lands with a hook. Bolkvadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mackintosh fakes the leg kick and cracks Bolkvadze in the body.
Mackintosh slips a straight right by Bolkvadze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mackintosh misses.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze lands with a straight right. Mackintosh didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Chester Mackintosh has been cut.
Mackintosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolkvadze.
Mackintosh thuds his right hand into Bolkvadze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Mackintosh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mackintosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze blocks a low kick nicely.
Bolkvadze jabs Mackintosh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolkvadze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackintosh slips a straight right by Bolkvadze.
Nice straight punches there by Bolkvadze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolkvadze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh wants to slow Bolkvadze down by chopping away at his legs.
Mackintosh avoids the head kick by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze wants to clinch up but Mackintosh keeps it at a distance.
Mackintosh throws a shot to the body.
Mackintosh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mackintosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolkvadze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mackintosh momentarily.
Bolkvadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mackintosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mackintosh scores with a nice body kick.
Bolkvadze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolkvadze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mackintosh momentarily.
Mackintosh is rocked!
Mackintosh loads up on a big right hand but Bolkvadze slips the punch.
Mackintosh is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolkvadze finish him?
Mackintosh tries a low kick but Bolkvadze avoids it.
Mackintosh seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze is looking to clinch but Mackintosh is avoiding it.
Mackintosh looks to land a right hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range.
Bolkvadze wants to clinch but Mackintosh slips to the side
and Mackintosh counters with a good low kick that Bolkvadze was not able to check.
Bolkvadze misses with a leg kick
and Mackintosh counters with a leg kick.
Bolkvadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mackintosh.
Bolkvadze tries a low kick but Mackintosh avoids it.
Bolkvadze connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolkvadze missing with a left hand there. Mackintosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mackintosh misses the shot to the body.
Mackintosh scores with a leg kick.
Mackintosh with a nice calf kick.
Mackintosh lands a jab to the head.
Bolkvadze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mackintosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Mackintosh.
Bolkvadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Bolkvadze lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackintosh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolkvadze missing with a left hand there. Mackintosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mackintosh! But no joy.
Bolkvadze throws a front kick aimed at Mackintosh's knee but Mackintosh avoids it well.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Mackintosh blocks it.
Mackintosh misses with a kick to the body.
Mackintosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolkvadze moves into range and clinches up with Mackintosh.
Mackintosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolkvadze jumps guard and drags Mackintosh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bolkvadze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mackintosh defends it easily.
Bolkvadze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackintosh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackintosh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mackintosh passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Mackintosh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Mackintosh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mackintosh delivers a nice body kick.
Mackintosh scores with a jab.
Bolkvadze tries to score with a low kick but Mackintosh moves his leg out of the way.
Mackintosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolkvadze sizes up Mackintosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mackintosh lands with a shot to the body.
Mackintosh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Bolkvadze.
Mackintosh drops his hands momentarily and Bolkvadze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bolkvadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Mackintosh lands.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mackintosh is looking to slow Bolkvadze down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolkvadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mackintosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Mackintosh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mackintosh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolkvadze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolkvadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mackintosh wants to slow Bolkvadze down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Bolkvadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolkvadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh moves out of range of the body kick.
Mackintosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolkvadze lands with an uppercut that bounces Mackintosh off the cage and back into range.
Bolkvadze takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackintosh. Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolkvadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Mackintosh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolkvadze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely.
Mackintosh throws a body kick that misses
and Bolkvadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolkvadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mackintosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolkvadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mackintosh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolkvadze throws the left hand but Mackintosh avoids the punch easily.
Mackintosh misses with a low kick.
Mackintosh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Mackintosh throws a chopping leg kick but Bolkvadze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chester Mackintosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mackintosh throws a head kick but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Mackintosh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh throws out a loose jab but Bolkvadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mackintosh throws a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head but Bolkvadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mackintosh throws a front kick aimed at Bolkvadze's knee but Bolkvadze avoids it well.
Mackintosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolkvadze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Bolkvadze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick that knocks Bolkvadze off balance momentarily.
Mackintosh lands a jab.
Bolkvadze cracks Mackintosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolkvadze will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mackintosh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolkvadze finds it's way round the side to connect with Mackintosh's head.
Mackintosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolkvadze manages to avoid it.
Mackintosh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolkvadze in his tracks.
Bolkvadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mackintosh moves away.
Mackintosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolkvadze throws a leg kick which misses Mackintosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Mackintosh tries to avoid it.
Bolkvadze 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.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mackintosh ducks under a wild hook from Bolkvadze.
Mackintosh cracks a nice hook into Bolkvadze's ribs.
Mackintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut.
Mackintosh lands with a nice body kick.
Mackintosh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mackintosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolkvadze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze throws the left hand but Mackintosh avoids the punch easily.
Mackintosh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Bolkvadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Mackintosh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Mackintosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Mackintosh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mackintosh throws a leg kick which misses Bolkvadze's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolkvadze tries to avoid it.
Buck Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolkvadze throws an off balance right hand
and Mackintosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh throws a right hand that misses
and Mackintosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolkvadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mackintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolkvadze misses the target.
Bolkvadze moves out of range as Mackintosh throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackintosh.
Mackintosh connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackintosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolkvadze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackintosh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolkvadze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolkvadze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolkvadze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze slips a straight right by Mackintosh.
Bolkvadze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mackintosh looks to throw the jab but Bolkvadze is out of range.
Bolkvadze throwing a counter right hand but Mackintosh manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bolkvadze.
Mackintosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolkvadze circles away quickly and effectively.
Mackintosh misses with a straight right.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackintosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolkvadze cracks Mackintosh with an open hand slap.
Mackintosh throws a leg kick which misses Bolkvadze's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolkvadze tries to avoid it.
Mackintosh misses with a wild body shot.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Mackintosh scores with a hook to the body. Bolkvadze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolkvadze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mackintosh lands a head shot.
Mackintosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolkvadze checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze tries to work over Mackintosh's front leg with a kick but Mackintosh checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackintosh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolkvadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Mackintosh counters with a nice body shot.
Mackintosh lands a jab to the head.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mackintosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Mackintosh avoids it easily.
Mackintosh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mackintosh throws a jab when Bolkvadze was well out of range.
Mackintosh connects with the punch.
Jab by Bolkvadze.
Mackintosh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bolkvadze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mackintosh. Mackintosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolkvadze cracks a nice hook into Mackintosh's ribs.
Bolkvadze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mackintosh 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolkvadze at a distance.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mackintosh misses with a looping left.
Mackintosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackintosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolkvadze.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mackintosh. Bolkvadze shrugs it off though.
Mackintosh lands a slapping body shot.
Bolkvadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but Mackintosh blocks with his arms.
Mackintosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mackintosh looks for the body kick but Bolkvadze saw that one coming.
Bolkvadze lands a big right hand that sends Mackintosh crashing to the mat! Bolkvadze stays standing though and waves Mackintosh back to his feet!
That has opened up Chester Mackintosh's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolkvadze looks to land a right hand but Mackintosh moved out of range.
Mackintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackintosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bolkvadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mackintosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mackintosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze throws the kick towards the body but Mackintosh avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Mackintosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mackintosh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mackintosh cracks Bolkvadze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolkvadze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mackintosh.
Bolkvadze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolkvadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolkvadze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackintosh connects with a jab.
Bolkvadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Chester Mackintosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolkvadze misses with a straight right.
Mackintosh throws out a counter right but Bolkvadze avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Mackintosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mackintosh 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Mackintosh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Al Din Kader (ranked 1288 p4p, 4607 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 172 p4p, 467 weight class). Gurney Halleck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Al Din Kader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Din Kader sprawls well. Al Din Kader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halleck gets slowly back to his feet.
Halleck misses the body punch
and Al Din Kader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din Kader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din Kader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halleck cracks Al Din Kader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Al Din Kader's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halleck with a hook.
Halleck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck has gone for a leg lock! Al Din Kader slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halleck's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Din Kader passes into side control.
Al Din Kader in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halleck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Din Kader's best efforts.
Al Din Kader slows the pace down in half guard.
Halleck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Al Din Kader has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halleck gets back to full guard.
Halleck wants to hit a sweep here but Al Din Kader passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halleck there!
Al Din Kader takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halleck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Din Kader trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck is looking for a sweep. Al Din Kader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck keeps trying to improve his position.
Halleck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Halleck is still trying to improve position.
Al Din Kader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Din Kader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck has his foot on Al Din Kader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Din Kader works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Din Kader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Din Kader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halleck isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Din Kader stacks Halleck on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Din Kader!
Halleck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halleck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halleck tries to roll over but Al Din Kader keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Din Kader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halleck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Din Kader throws an overhand right that lands on Halleck's shoulder, as Halleck tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din Kader looks to score with a jab to the body but Halleck is just out of range.
Al Din Kader moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Al Din Kader throws the left hand but Halleck avoids the punch easily.
Halleck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Din Kader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halleck somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halleck misses with a combination
and Al Din Kader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Al Din Kader misses its intended target.
Halleck goes for a double leg but Al Din Kader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Din Kader continues to drive forward.
Halleck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mohammed Al Din Kader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurney Halleck.
Halleck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din Kader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halleck slips a jab and a cross from Al Din Kader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Halleck both land. Nice combination.
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!
Halleck misses with an uppercut.
Al Din Kader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Al Din Kader.
Al Din Kader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din Kader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mohammed Al Din Kader is winning the standup battle so far.
Halleck slips a straight right by Al Din Kader.
A jab from Al Din Kader misses.
Al Din Kader throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Al Din Kader lands.
Al Din Kader throws a hook but Halleck blocks it.
Halleck lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Din Kader's head.
Al Din Kader throws a jab when Halleck was well out of range.
A left lands for Halleck.
Al Din Kader is rocked!
Halleck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Din Kader's hands.
Oh Al Din Kader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halleck jabs Al Din Kader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halleck works Al Din Kader's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halleck dives in and scores a takedown into Al Din Kader's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halleck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck tries for a kimura but Al Din Kader is defending well.
Halleck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Din Kader has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Din Kader seems to have got his legs back now.
Halleck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halleck goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Din Kader rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halleck's guard! Nice work there by Al Din Kader!
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Mohammed Al Din Kader will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Halleck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Din Kader slips a jab from Halleck.
Halleck misses with a takedown attempt
letting Al Din Kader counter with a right hand.
Al Din Kader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halleck misses with a takedown
and Al Din Kader counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck throws a series of punches but Al Din Kader avoids them all with ease.
Halleck shoots and misses
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mohammed Al Din Kader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurney Halleck.
Halleck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din Kader slips under a jab.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohammed Al Din Kader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halleck lands with a right hand.
Halleck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
Halleck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din Kader avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Al Din Kader with a nice cross.
Al Din Kader slips under a jab.
Al Din Kader tried to counter with a leg kick but Halleck avoided it.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a straight right hand.
Mohammed Al Din Kader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din Kader moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din Kader appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halleck blocks a head kick by Al Din Kader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Al Din Kader there.
Halleck throws a jab when Al Din Kader was well out of range.
Al Din Kader lands a nice shot that snaps Halleck's head back.
Halleck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halleck misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a right hand to the body.
Halleck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Din Kader counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din Kader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halleck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halleck throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din Kader counters with a straight right hand.
Halleck throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Al Din Kader counter with a right hand.
Halleck misses with a hook to the body
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice body shot.
Al Din Kader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halleck at a distance.
Halleck misses with a body punch
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din Kader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck jabs Al Din Kader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halleck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halleck needs to keep his hands up - Al Din Kader had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Din Kader napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halleck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Din Kader knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halleck working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Din Kader manages to get back to half guard.
Halleck wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Din Kader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Al Din Kader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din Kader, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Al Din Kader!
Mohammed Al Din Kader 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Abrazos (ranked 912 p4p, 2906 weight class) and Boney Goat (ranked 106 p4p, 339 weight class). Boney Goat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Abrazos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boney Goat!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goat throws a low kick, looking for Abrazos's leg but Abrazos calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Abrazos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goat.
Goat fails to land the takedown.
Abrazos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abrazos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goat has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
Abrazos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goat or not.
Abrazos avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Abrazos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abrazos can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Abrazos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrazos controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrazos dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Abrazos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrazos lands a nice uppercut.
Abrazos misses with a punch to the body.
Abrazos lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Goat.
Goat lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abrazos's brow.
Abrazos scores with a shoulder strike.
Abrazos prevents a body shot from Goat.
Abrazos presses Goat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abrazos gets through Goat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abrazos pushes Goat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abrazos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrazos pushes Goat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goat looks winded!
Abrazos gets through Goat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abrazos cracks Goat with a nice body shot.
Abrazos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abrazos just leaning against Goat, taking a breather.
Abrazos lands a hook that snaps the head of Goat backwards.
Goat is rocked!
Abrazos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goat is still on wobbly legs! Can Abrazos finish him?
Abrazos throws a punch but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat blocks an uppercut.
Abrazos has a couple of punches blocked by Goat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat.
Abrazos misses with some punches.
Abrazos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Abrazos to work.
Abrazos swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrazos stalls.
Abrazos throws a head punch that misses.
Abrazos misses with the head strike.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
Abrazos lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Abrazos fails to land.
Abrazos pushes Goat against the cage. Abrazos is working some dirty boxing. Abrazos pushes off with a quick right hook! Goat goes down! Goat tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Abrazos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murha Puro (ranked 1823 p4p, 1341 weight class) and Saul Singer (ranked 233 p4p, 176 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro avoids the body shot from Singer.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singer.
Singer misses the shot to the body.
Singer closes the distance and clinches.
Puro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singer throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Singer moved out of range nicely.
Singer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singer moves into the clinch.
Singer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro is stalling here.
Puro breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Singer digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Singer misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Puro misses.
Singer with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Puro misses.
Saul Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puro checks it well.
Puro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singer lands a jab to Puro's midsection.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro 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.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Puro misses.
A jab from Puro misses.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Singer throws a big shot that misses.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Singer is out of range.
Puro scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Saul Singer has been cut.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singer has Puro up against the cage in a clinch.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Singer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Singer lands a right hand.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer.
Singer working aggressively here.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer blocks an uppercut.
Singer avoiding damage.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro tries a body shot but Singer blocks it.
Singer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singer.
Singer swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singer lands a nice looking body shot.
Puro swings for the body but Singer moves out of range.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws the left hand but Singer avoids the punch easily.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Singer is out of range.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Singer saw that one coming.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch but Puro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Singer.
A countering left hand to the body from Singer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro swats away the attempt to clinch by Singer.
Puro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Singer's shoulder, as Singer tries to avoid the shot.
Puro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Singer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singer drives through and clinches with Puro against the cage.
Singer is struggling to control the position.
Puro tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land.
Puro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puro slips a straight right by Singer.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Singer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.
Singer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Singer back to the cage. Puro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro throws a body punch but Singer moves out of range.
Puro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singer finds it's way round the side to connect with Puro's head.
Puro swinging wildly here.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Singer moved out of range nicely.
Puro misses with the combination.
Singer tries a quick counter leg kick but Puro is wise to it.
Singer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singer can do to turn this around?
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!
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Singer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Singer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Singer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singer blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Singer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puro misses the jab.
Singer blocks a jab.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singer.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Singer ducks down to avoid it.
Singer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro stuns Singer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Singer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Singer slips the punch.
Singer misses with a looping left.
Singer throws a head kick that misses.
Singer slips under a jab.
A low kick from Singer is predictable there
and Puro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singer thinking.
Puro blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro throws the left hand but Singer avoids the punch easily.
Singer closes the distance and clinches.
Puro lands with a right 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!
Singer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singer lands a right hand.
Singer lands an uppercut.
A short left from Puro.
Puro lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
That has opened up Saul Singer's cut even more.
Singer is breathing heavily.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singer is rocked!
Puro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Singer is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
Singer seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro gets through Singer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Singer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puro is unloading with more strikes now! Singer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Puro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Smith (ranked 492 p4p, 626 weight class) and Mick Taylor (ranked 38 p4p, 51 weight class). Luke Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Smith has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taylor wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Smith blocking some punches.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Luke Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
A cross from Smith lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Taylor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taylor tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mick Taylor just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith misses the jab.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Smith had his way with Mick Taylor in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Taylor moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Taylor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Taylor won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Taylor trying to control the position.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Smith!
Luke Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
Luke Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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