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CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rapido Nadadora (ranked 2131 p4p, 1971 weight class) and Joshua Miller (ranked 224 p4p, 209 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller thuds his right hand into Nadadora's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Nadadora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Nadadora is out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Nadadora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Nadadora ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Nadadora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller lands with a straight right. Nadadora didn't see that one coming.
Miller punishes Nadadora's body with a nice straight punch.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadadora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadadora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Miller.
As Miller looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Miller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nadadora had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller lands with a straight right. Nadadora didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Miller.
A nice combination there by Nadadora.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller punishes Nadadora's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Nadadora moved out of range.
Nadadora slips a jab from Miller.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadadora is looking for a counter combo.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Nadadora will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadadora staying out of range there.
Miller throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadadora throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nadadora doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller throws a series of punches but Nadadora moves out of range.
Miller throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller lands with a hook. Nadadora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Nadadora ducks down to avoid it.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Nadadora's ribs.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nadadora under the eye.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadadora moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Nadadora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Nadadora moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Nadadora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Miller.
Nadadora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nadadora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller jabs at Nadadora's body.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshua Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadadoras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Miller misses.
Nadadora takes one on the button.
Nadadora moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadadora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nadadora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Nadadora's head.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Nadadora moves away and avoids it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadadora.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller lands a jab to Nadadora's midsection.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Nadadora counters with a two punch combo.
Miller cracks Nadadora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nadadora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller throws a hook but Nadadora blocks it.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nadadora walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadadora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadadora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Nadadora's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Nadadora slips the punch.
As Miller looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Nadadora closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nadadora.
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadadora can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller cracks Nadadora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller lands a jab.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nadadora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Nadadora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadadora momentarily.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Miller.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nadadora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nadadora takes one to the side of the head.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nadadora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Miller.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller stuns Nadadora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nadadora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadadora at a distance.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a right hand that Nadadora ducks under and follows up with a left that Nadadora also avoids with ease.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadadora moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller digs a good hook to Nadadora's body.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Miller!
A very excited looking Joshua Miller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweet Tea Bloominshine (ranked 3389 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Von Kaiser (ranked 339 p4p, 155 weight class). Kaiser has chosen Punch Out Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sweet Tea Bloominshine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Von Kaiser's chin.
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11 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloominshine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kaiser coming out on top.
Bloominshine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaiser.
Bloominshine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaiser connects with a single shot there.
Kaiser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Bloominshine is rocked!
Kaiser moves in close and cracks Bloominshine with a massive right hand! Bloominshine, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kaiser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Kaiser!
After winning the bout, Von Kaiser thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aeson Beckley (ranked 2929 p4p, 3362 weight class) and Kurou Nishiyama (ranked 300 p4p, 336 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurou Nishiyama!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beckley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Beckley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nishiyama!
Nishiyama lands with a shot to the body.
Nishiyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Beckley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nishiyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nishiyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beckley swivels and escapes.
Beckley rushes Nishiyama and presses him up against the cage.
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nishiyama has had enough of the clinch but Beckley keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nishiyama.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Nishiyama can't break the clinch.
Nishiyama is trying to break free.
Beckley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nishiyama's efforts to push away.
Nishiyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nishiyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beckley has him pressed against the cage.
Nishiyama tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Nishiyama back against the cage.
Beckley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nishiyama.
Aeson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
A short right from Beckley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckley's waist but Beckley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nishiyama off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckley misses the target.
Nishiyama dips to his left and cracks Beckley with an uppercut!
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
Beckley has Nishiyama pressed against the cage, preventing Nishiyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nishiyama working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama is trying to push Beckley away but Beckley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nishiyama pulls guard effortlessly.
Beckley wants to stand but Nishiyama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nishiyama pulls Beckley in close to his closed guard and prevents Beckley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beckley postures up.
Nishiyama has a closed guard, preventing Beckley from standing up.
Nishiyama is working an open guard so Beckley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beckley pushes Nishiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Nishiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Nishiyama is working for takedown but Beckley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nishiyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nishiyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beckley to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Nishiyama fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A left hand lands to the body for Nishiyama.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Nishiyama is blocking nicely.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Beckley.
Beckley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beckley enables Nishiyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beckley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nishiyama is pushing down on Beckley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beckley is fighting to maintain full guard but Nishiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nishiyama pulls guard effortlessly.
Beckley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nishiyama wants to sweep here but Beckley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beckley postures up.
Beckley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beckley is rocked!
Beckley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Nishiyama swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurou Nishiyama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 2379 p4p, 2061 weight class) and Filip Yumashev (ranked 178 p4p, 160 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriele Ghiotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghiotto lands the left hand.
Ghiotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Ghiotto misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev misses the jab.
Ghiotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
Nice body punch from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yumashev tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghiotto is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot
and Yumashev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ghiotto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ghiotto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghiotto counters with a single leg into guard. Yumashev didn't expect that.
Ghiotto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yumashev is pulling down on Ghiotto's head to control his posture.
Ghiotto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghiotto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yumashev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghiotto content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yumashev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Yumashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghiotto avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yumashev sprawls and moves away.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev scores with a leg kick.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Ghiotto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Ghiotto scores with a sloppy right hand. Yumashev should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Ghiotto.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghiotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Ghiotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghiotto ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Ghiotto lands with a shot to the body.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ghiotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Yumashev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yumashev sprawls and moves away.
Ghiotto is looking to wear down Yumashev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Ghiotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Yumashev misses.
Ghiotto gets a double leg takedown into Yumashev's guard.
Ghiotto advances to half guard.
Ghiotto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yumashev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ghiotto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghiotto misses with a jab to the body
and Ghiotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghiotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Ghiotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yumashev throws a low kick but Ghiotto avoids it.
Ghiotto attempts a counter takedown but Yumashev avoids it well and moves away.
Yumashev checks a low kick from Ghiotto.
A slow jab from Ghiotto misses its intended target.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghiotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ghiotto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ghiotto tries to land a body kick
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghiotto misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ghiotto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghiotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghiotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yumashev counters with a good low kick that Ghiotto was not able to check.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot.
Ghiotto misses with a shot to the body
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Yumashev finds it's way through Ghiotto's defenses.
Yumashev throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yumashev in his tracks.
Ghiotto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumashev. Ghiotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumashev throws a hook to the side of Ghiotto's head but Ghiotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghiotto misses with a wild combination.
Ghiotto misses with a shot to the body
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghiotto misses with a jab to the body
enabling Yumashev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghiotto is rocked!
Ghiotto throws a poor cross that misses
and Yumashev counters with a crisp one two that drops Ghiotto! Yumashev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ghiotto to his feet! Ghiotto is in big trouble!
Oh Ghiotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghiotto misses with a double jab.
Yumashev fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ghiotto out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Filip Yumashev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1020 p4p, 1887 weight class) and Andrew Kelvin (ranked 117 p4p, 200 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Wax -- Who Is Next blaring out of the sound system. Andrew Kelvin 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin scores with a nice strike.
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelvin lands with an overhand left.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Kelvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelvin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kelvin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kelvin after a bit of a struggle.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kelvin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelvin scores with a hook.
Kelvin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelvin. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelvin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kelvin connects with a crisp jab.
Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Kelvin.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Kelvin takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelvin.
Kelvin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Kelvin checks a low kick from Andersson.
Kelvin lands a slapping body shot.
Kelvin takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Kelvin misses with a double jab
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelvin takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Kelvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kelvin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelvin catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelvin lands an overhand right.
Andersson tries to clinch but Kelvin moves out of range.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Andersson lands with a light punch inside.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelvin cracks Andersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelvin closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kelvin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelvin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelvin cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged Kelvin in a clinch.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body.
Kelvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
The referee calls for Kelvin to work.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelvin. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kelvin tries to get set, Andersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelvin manages to avoid the attempt.
Kelvin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelvin jabs Andersson right on the nose. Andersson blinks but takes it well.
Kelvin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Andersson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kelvin working for a triangle but Andersson defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep.
Kelvin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelvin stops Andersson from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Andersson working away.
Andersson working the ground and pound from side control.
Kelvin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kelvin is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelvin avoid being mounted?
Andersson is taking a breather. Kelvin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kelvin wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson passes into side control, despite Kelvin's attempt to control the position.
Kelvin 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.
Andersson cracks Kelvin with a big right hand but Kelvin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andersson trying to control the action but Kelvin is working from the bottom.
Kelvin wants to control but Andersson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson trying to control the position but Kelvin is working away.
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 Montrese Andersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kelvin wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelvin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelvin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kelvin lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelvin.
Kelvin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Andersson jabs Kelvin right on the nose. Kelvin blinks but takes it well.
Kelvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelvin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson swings for the body but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Kelvin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Kelvin works the jab nicely.
Kelvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kelvin jabs Andersson right on the nose. Andersson blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelvin as he connects with a hook.
Kelvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kelvin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin misses with the combination.
Andersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelvin will feel that in the morning.
Kelvin misses the shot to the body.
Andersson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kelvin avoided it.
Kelvin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelvin lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andersson.
Kelvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelvin.
Kelvin connects with a body shot.
Kelvin throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Kelvin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelvin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kelvin counter with a right hand.
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Kelvin coming out on top.
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Kelvin counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Kelvin scores with a jab to the head.
Kelvin 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.
Kelvin is looking to clinch.
Andersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelvin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kelvin as he checks the leg kick.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelvin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Kelvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Kelvin.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson gets the takedown into side control.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelvin isn't going anywhere.
Kelvin struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelvin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kelvin!
An out of breath Andrew Kelvin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Scott (ranked 2546 p4p, 664 weight class) and Shane Lancaster (ranked 140 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I DON'T GIVE A FUCK. Lancaster has chosen Slipknot - I Am Hated as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Lancaster drives through and ends up in Scott's guard.
Lancaster won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Lancaster cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Scott is really struggling to control Lancaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster loads up on a big left hand. Scott felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lancaster looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Scott can't hide his disappointment, as Lancaster celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 887 p4p, 981 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 118 p4p, 129 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt.
Soares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soares counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soares.
Soares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Soares's belly button to the back.
Soares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Soares.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Soares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
Soares postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a one two! Soares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander leaves Soares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soares misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Soares finds it's way through Alexander's defenses.
Soares defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Soares fails with the takedown.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexander tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares works the jab nicely.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Soares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander with a nice cross.
Soares swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is looking to slow Soares down with leg kicks.
Soares scores with a jab to the body.
Soares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Alexander connects with the punch.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Soares throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Soares seems unphased.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soares under the eye.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Soares. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.
Soares throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares scores with a three punch combo!
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Soares swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Soares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
Soares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Soares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.
Soares shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Soares looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Soares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Soares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares content to stall in guard here.
Soares works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Alexander's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Soares dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
A little jabbing left from Soares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Alexander lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
Soares shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Soares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soares digs a good hook to Alexander's body.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Soares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soares swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Soares throws a shot to the body.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares misses with the combination.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Soares scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soares defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Soares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soares or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexander, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Soares shoots in.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Soares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soares walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexander thuds a left hand into Soares's body.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Soares.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Soares stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander has Soares pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Alexander.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Dresner (ranked 857 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Velha Maldita (ranked 116 p4p, 238 weight class). Velha Maldita is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Dresner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Velha Maldita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dresner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dresner throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresner. Maldita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldita moves away from the strike by Dresner.
Dresner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
Dresner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresner. Maldita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Maldita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldita misses with the combination.
Maldita misses with a wild body shot.
Dresner moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dresner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dresner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldita takes a swing at Dresner's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dresner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldita staying out of range there.
Maldita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dresner misses.
Maldita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldita misses the shot to the body.
Maldita loads up on a big right hand but Dresner slips the punch.
Dresner tries to counter with a takedown but Maldita is quick to defend against it.
Dresner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maldita looks to score with a jab to the body but Dresner is just out of range.
Maldita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dresner is rocked!
Maldita misses the shot to the body.
Maldita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresner.
Maldita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dresner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresner takes a swing at Maldita's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Maldita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldita misses with a hook. Dresner ducked under it nicely.
Dresner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dresner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
Dresner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Dresner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dresner.
Dresner walks into a stiff left hand from Maldita.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldita drops Dresner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dresner looks back up at him and smiles so Maldita waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Dresner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Christian Dresner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Velha Maldita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Dresner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dresner throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldita scores with a counter punch that sends Dresner to the canvas! Maldita smells blood - he's punishing Dresner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dresner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!
An out of breath Velha Maldita thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 253 p4p, 356 weight class) and Luis Palhares (ranked 36 p4p, 47 weight class). Palhares has chosen Right On/ Showcore as his entrance music. 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Rock Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Palhares drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Palhares rolls with it to try and escape but Rock Jr cranks on the arm and Palhares is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock Jr!
A relieved looking Will Rock Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 478 p4p, 702 weight class) and Jake Paulson (ranked 62 p4p, 83 weight class). Crenshaw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Paulson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crenshaw has managed to clinch.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Crenshaw is blocking nicely.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Crenshaw blocks with his arms.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulson.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Paulson avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crenshaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Paulson controls the action.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Paulson controls the action.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crenshaw avoids it.
Paulson missing with knees to the body.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Paulson controls the action.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crenshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Paulson avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson tries to land knees in the clinch but Crenshaw avoids the damage to the body.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paulson is pushing Crenshaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paulson blocks an elbow strike from Crenshaw.
Paulson blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Paulson avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Crenshaw tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulson slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Crenshaw to work.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Crenshaw is blocking nicely.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paulsons head.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crenshaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crenshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crenshaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson looks winded!
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crenshaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Crenshaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulson lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw pushes Paulson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Paulson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Paulson is rocked!
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
Paulson is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Paulson avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
We've been informed that Paulson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw avoiding damage as Paulson throws knees to the body.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Paulson blocks it.
Paulson seems to have recovered his senses.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulson's elbow.
Paulson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Paulson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paulson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
Paulson lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Crenshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crenshaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crenshaw works Paulson's body with a nice hook.
Crenshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Crenshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paulson doesn't seem phased though.
Paulson misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crenshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Paulson.
Paulson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Crenshaw is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Paulson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crenshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulson controls his hands.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crenshaw tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Paulson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulson trying to control the position but instead, Crenshaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paulson into the cage.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Crenshaw lands a right hand.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulson is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw is working Paulson over against the cage.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulson can do to turn this around?
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw dips a shoulder and cracks Paulson with a mighty uppercut! Paulson falls back against the cage and Crenshaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paulson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crenshaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Don Crenshaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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