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HFA 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nile Diaz (ranked 5149 p4p, 5499 weight class) and Andre Pierre (ranked 479 p4p, 507 weight class). Pierre has chosen 4x4 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Los Angeles, Nile Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierre is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
As Diaz backs off Pierre throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Andre Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab from Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Pierre.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Pierre both land. Nice combination.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Pierre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre swinging wildly here.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierre throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Andre Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pierre looks winded!
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nile Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
Pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Pierre is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Pierre misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Pierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierre misses with a combination
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andre Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Pierre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Pierre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Pierre walks into a left hand.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pierre avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pierre is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Diaz take his back! Uh oh - Diaz has got a rear naked choke here! Pierre is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nile Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hudson (ranked 4987 p4p, 5442 weight class) and Max Stone (ranked 469 p4p, 500 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Sydney, Tyson Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Stone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone moves forwards but Hudson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hudson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Hudson. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Stone.
Hudson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hudson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Stone stumbles back but Hudson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Stone to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Stone will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Hudson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nam Ram (ranked 4654 p4p, 5491 weight class) and Hayden Allen (ranked 260 p4p, 280 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nam Ram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayden Allen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tries to clinch but Ram moves out of range.
Ram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off.
Ram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Ram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
An attempted straight right counter from Ram misses the target.
Ram tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Ram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen closes the distance but Ram moves to the side
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Ram counters with a two punch combo.
Nam Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Ram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ram is looking for a counter combo.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Ram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Allen shoots in but Ram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ram circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen looks winded!
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Ram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Ram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Allen wants to clinch but Ram slips to the side
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Hayden Allen has been cut.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Ram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ram scores with a counter punch that sends Allen to the canvas! Ram smells blood - he's punishing Allen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Allen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nam Ram!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smack (ranked 4829 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Matt Rose (ranked 469 p4p, 471 weight class). Johnny Smack could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Rose's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Rose!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Rose shoots in.
Smack scores with a hook.
Smack looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smack looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smack throws a combination that misses
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Smack didn't expect that.
Smack is looking to stand up but Rose isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smack is working an open guard so Rose takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rose stands up from Smack's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Smack.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Smack misses with a combination
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smack working hard to break the clinch.
Smack tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smack tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rose escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smack is breathing heavily.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rose is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smack can't fight it off and eventually Rose manages to take the fight to the floor. Smack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smack manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Rose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smack blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rose misses with a combination
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown. Smack fights it but they end up in guard.
Smack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him.
Rose stands and steps away. Smack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Smack misses.
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Johnny Smack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smack.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Smack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose walks into a left hand.
Rose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smack pushes Rose off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smack misses with a body kick.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRose.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Smack had a free shot at his head there.
Rose slips a straight right by Smack.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.
Rose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smack is looking to escape.
Rose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is landing with some decent strikes but Smack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose controlling the pace for now.
Rose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rose wants to finish this one by submission but Smack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a heavy elbow.
Rose looking for a guillotine from mount but Smack is having none of it.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rose controlling from the full mount.
Rose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smack is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smack is looking to escape.
Rose is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smack has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smack!
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 Johnny Smack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Smack throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smack misses with a wild body shot.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Smack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose gets a clinch.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smack smiles and moves away.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose throws a head kick but Smack moves out of range.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
Smack is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack connects with a leg kick.
Smack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rose wants to clinch.
Smack stuffs the takedown.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smack throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smack rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smack is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smack makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smack throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smack misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Rose darts in looking for a takedown but Smack gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage.
Rose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smack is looking to get back to is feet but Rose passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rose stands up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smack misses with a double jab.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Smack.
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Smack misses with a low kick.
Smack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Smack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matt Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smack, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Montaigne (ranked 4420 p4p, 5328 weight class) and Devyn Kramer (ranked 303 p4p, 331 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Montaigne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devyn Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montaigne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Montaigne.
Kramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montaigne after a bit of a struggle.
Kramer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montaigne looking to throw knees to the head but Kramer is blocking nicely.
Montaigne misses with the head strike.
Kramer stalling.
Montaigne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kramer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kramer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kramer dodges an elbow strike from Montaigne.
Montaigne blocks a body shot from Kramer.
Montaigne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kramer misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer looking to slow down the pace here.
Kramer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montaigne has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kramer as Montaigne tries to tie him up.
Kramer blocking some punches.
Kramer wants to get back to striking at distance but Montaigne won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kramer.
Kramer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer lands with a short shot to the head.
Montaigne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Montaigne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Montaigne won't allow it.
Eddie Montaigne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devyn Kramer.
Kramer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montaigne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Montaigne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kramer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kramer is trying to break free.
Montaigne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Montaigne looking to stall.
Montaigne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to break free but Montaigne pushes him back against the cage.
Montaigne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kramer digs a right hand underneath Montaigne's ribcage. Montaigne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kramer is working Montaigne over against the cage.
Montaigne is breathing heavily.
Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Montaigne.
Kramer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eddie Montaigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montaigne avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
Kramer trying to control the position but instead, Montaigne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kramer into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kramer.
Kramer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montaigne.
Montaigne tries a knee to the head but Kramer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer prevents a body shot from Montaigne.
Kramer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kramer works on Montaigne's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kramer.
Montaigne throws an elbow that misses.
Kramer tries to work over Montaigne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montaigne being controlled against the cage.
Kramer wants to break free but Montaigne has control.
Kramer blocks an elbow strike.
Kramer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kramer has had enough of the clinch but Montaigne keeps him there for the moment.
Kramer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kramer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Montaigne tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
Kramer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kramer is trying to break the clinch but Montaigne has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throws an elbow that misses.
Kramer is trying to break the clinch but Montaigne is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kramer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kramer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kramer - that landed with a thud.
Montaigne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kramer lands a body shot.
Montaigne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montaigne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kramer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montaigne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kramer tries to circle away but Montaigne has him pinned against the cage.
Kramer looking to stall.
Montaigne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montaigne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Eddie Montaigne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montaigne misses with an uppercut
and Kramer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montaigne clinches up against the cage.
Kramer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montaigne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramer.
Montaigne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Montaigne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montaigne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kramer.
Montaigne misses with an elbow strike.
Montaigne pushes off an throws an elbow but Kramer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kramer pushes off an throws an elbow but Montaigne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kramer managing to block the knees to the body from Montaigne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montaigne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kramer lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kramer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kramer can't find room to land a body shot as Montaigne controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montaigne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kramer's brow.
Eddie Montaigne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kramer is trying to force a seperation but Montaigne has the dominant position.
Kramer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montaigne 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.
Kramer dodges an elbow strike from Montaigne.
Montaigne can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Kramer lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kramer.
Kramer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Montaigne pushes Kramer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montaigne doesn't manage to clinch there - Kramer circles away.
Kramer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Montaigne tries to keep at a distance but Kramer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montaigne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montaigne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montaigne missing with knees to the body.
Kramer presses Montaigne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kramer stalling.
Kramer is trying to break the clinch but Montaigne is controlling him.
Kramer is looking to break free of the clinch but Montaigne has double underhooks.
Kramer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kramer lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kramer.
Kramer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Kramer to work.
Kramer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montaigne trying to land knees to the body.
Kramer lands a shot to the body.
Montaigne lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer avoids the elbow strike from Montaigne, against the cage.
Kramer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kramer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montaigne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kramer's brow.
Kramer lands a nice uppercut.
Montaigne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kramer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kramer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montaigne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montaigne throws an elbow that misses.
Kramer cracks Montaigne with a nice body shot.
Montaigne has Kramer pressed against the cage, preventing Kramer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Kramer.
Kramer is trying to push Montaigne away but Montaigne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kramer lands an uppercut.
Kramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddie Montaigne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devyn Kramer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montaigne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kramer's efforts to push away.
Montaigne throws an elbow that misses.
Kramer stalling the fight.
Kramer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montaigne has him pressed against the cage.
Kramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer is trying to break the clinch but Montaigne is controlling him.
Kramer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kramer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kramer scores with a hook to the body.
Montaigne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Kramer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kramer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Kramer 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montaigne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montaigne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montaigne darts in trying to clinch
and Kramer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montaigne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kramer is trying to force a seperation but Montaigne has the dominant position.
Kramer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montaigne blocks it with crossed arms.
Montaigne lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Kramer.
Kramer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montaigne throws an elbow that misses.
Montaigne throws an elbow but it misses.
Kramer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kramer managing to block the knees to the body from Montaigne.
Montaigne pushes off an throws an elbow but Kramer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kramer tries to stall but Montaigne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kramer fails to pull guard.
Kramer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kramer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montaigne or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to stall but Montaigne improves his position.
Kramer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kramer gets through Montaigne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kramer avoids the elbow strike from Montaigne, against the cage.
Kramer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Montaigne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kramer up against the cage.
Kramer wants to break free but Montaigne has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kramer.
Montaigne misses with a knee to the head.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montaigne misses with an elbow over the top.
Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montaigne throws a head kick that misses
and Kramer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montaigne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
Montaigne looks to clinch
and Kramer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montaigne throws a head kick that misses
and Kramer counters with an inside leg kick.
Kramer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kramer.
Montaigne blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kramer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kramer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kramer lands an uppercut.
Kramer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montaigne is defending well.
Kramer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montaigne leaning against his opponent.
Kramer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kramer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montaigne is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Kramer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kramer taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montaigne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kramer's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Kramer.
Kramer has had enough of the clinch but Montaigne keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Kramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kramer 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devyn Kramer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Stabler (ranked 4369 p4p, 5494 weight class) and Thomas Wilcox (ranked 436 p4p, 506 weight class). The key to victory for Elliot Stabler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elliot Stabler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler connects with a single shot there.
Wilcox gets the takedown into side control.
Wilcox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stabler prevents Wilcox from improving position.
Wilcox is still trying to improve position.
Stabler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stabler's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stabler trying to remain calm as Wilcox controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler is looking for a sweep.
Wilcox controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler is looking to reverse the position.
Wilcox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stabler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stabler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilcox seems to be working for a kimura but Stabler defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox is looking to advance position but Stabler won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilcox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stabler!
Wilcox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stabler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilcox content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilcox has a good base and remains in mount.
Stabler regains half guard.
Wilcox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stabler wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy.
Wilcox controlling the action here.
Wilcox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four 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.
Well, if Wilcox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stabler is trying to stand up here but Wilcox is controlling him well.
Wilcox trying to mount his opponent but Stabler defends it.
Wilcox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox moves into full mount! Stabler won't be happy about that!
Wilcox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wilcox dominated that round.
That's time! Stabler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilcox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilcox is controlling the pace.
Thomas Wilcox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilcox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stabler trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox is taking a breather. Stabler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler is looking to improve his position.
Stabler trying to control but Wilcox postures up.
Wilcox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stabler tries to get to full guard but Wilcox has control of the leg.
Wilcox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilcox wants to advance to full mount but Stabler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
Stabler wants to sweep here but Wilcox controlling him for the moment.
Stabler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilcox controls the pace.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilcox won't allow Stabler to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but Stabler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabler continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stabler's guard.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard.
Wilcox keeps trying to improve his position.
Stabler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilcox passes into half guard.
Wilcox content to control rather than advance.
Wilcox passes to side control.
Stabler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stabler is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Wilcox seems content to control.
Wilcox is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilcox controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wilcox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stabler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilcox scores with a takedown into Stabler's guard.
Stabler controls Wilcox momentarily but Wilcox frees himself.
Stabler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilcox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilcox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stabler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stabler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard.
Stabler working for a triangle but Wilcox defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilcox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stabler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilcox.
Stabler throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stabler defends well and Wilcox ends up having to push Stabler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilcox moves out of range as Stabler strikes.
Stabler lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilcox.
Wilcox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler sizes up Wilcox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilcox fails with a takedown attempt.
Elliot Stabler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabler tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilcox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stabler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilcox's guard! Nice work there by Stabler!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilcox holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilcox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabler stopping the sweep attempt from Wilcox.
Wilcox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
Stabler throwing strikes from guard but Wilcox blocks nicely.
Wilcox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stabler.
Wilcox is looking for a triangle but Stabler pushes his legs off easily.
Wilcox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox pulls Stabler in close to prevent any damage.
Wilcox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilcox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stabler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilcox sneaks back into half guard.
Wilcox wants to control but Stabler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stabler connects with a nice short shot to Wilcox's temple.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Stabler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elliot Stabler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Wilcox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilcox has his hands clasped together around Stabler's back. He's all about the action.
Wilcox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stabler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Stabler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilcox 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wilcox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nervil Gretty (ranked 3700 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Pasindu Roshan (ranked 230 p4p, 266 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nervil Gretty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pasindu Roshan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshan closes the distance and clinches.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshan.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Gretty letting Roshan take a breather here.
Roshan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gretty looking to stall.
Gretty wants to break free but Roshan has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roshan.
Roshan tries a body shot but Gretty blocks it.
Roshan blocks an elbow strike.
Roshan lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshan blocks an elbow strike.
Gretty prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Gretty blocks an elbow strike.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretty blocks an elbow strike from Roshan.
Gretty tries to throw a body punch but Roshan avoids it by throwing Gretty back against the cage.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Gretty is trying to break the clinch but Roshan has him pressed against the cage.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Roshan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gretty backwards.
 It looks like Nervil Gretty has been cut.
Roshan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
A hook to the body from Roshan.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Roshan.
Roshan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roshan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gretty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roshan managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Roshan scores with a shot to the side of Gretty's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan taking a breather.
Gretty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roshan avoids it.
Roshan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roshan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gretty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Gretty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
Roshan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Roshan misses with an elbow over the top.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
Roshan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
Gretty prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands a body punch.
Gretty is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Roshan.
Roshan lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Roshan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gretty up against the cage.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands an uppercut.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Roshan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gretty blocks it with crossed arms.
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roshan controlling the action here for a moment.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan has Gretty pressed against the cage, preventing Gretty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Roshan misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pasindu Roshan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roshan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roshan has Gretty pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice uppercut.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretty struggles to land a body shot inside as Roshan controls his hands.
Gretty being controlled against the cage.
Gretty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roshan is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gretty has had enough of the clinch but Roshan keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretty misses with an elbow strike.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roshan avoiding damage.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.
Roshan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roshan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Roshan.
Roshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roshan tries a knee to the head but Gretty blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Gretty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roshan.
Roshan prevents Gretty from breaking the clinch.
Roshan lands a nice shot to the body.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretty taking a breather.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
Roshan managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gretty tries to circle away but Roshan has him pinned against the cage.
Gretty takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roshan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pasindu Roshan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roshan gets through Gretty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roshan avoiding damage as Gretty throws knees to the body.
Gretty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roshan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshan leaning against his opponent.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roshan throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
Roshan looking to throw knees to the head but Gretty is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gretty backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
A body shot lands from Roshan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Roshan.
A bit of stalling here from Roshan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Gretty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roshan digs a right hand underneath Gretty's ribcage. Gretty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roshan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretty being controlled against the cage.
Gretty is trying to force a seperation but Roshan has the dominant position.
Roshan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roshan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roshan lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan stalling against the cage.
Come on Roshan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roshan presses Gretty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pasindu Roshan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Gretty stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gretty. That's going to slow Roshan down.
Nervil Gretty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshan shoots in but no luck this time.
Roshan shoots in but Gretty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nervil Gretty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasindu Roshan.
Roshan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretty letting Roshan take a breather here.
Gretty working aggressively here.
Roshan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gretty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roshan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
Gretty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gretty's elbow.
Roshan pushes Gretty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretty tries to circle away but Roshan has him pinned against the cage.
Roshan gets through Gretty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roshan throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roshan as Gretty tries to tie him up.
Roshan throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan pushes Gretty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roshan scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roshan lands with a right to the head.
Roshan pushes off an throws an elbow but Gretty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Roshan - that landed with a thud.
Roshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roshan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
Roshan is struggling to control the position.
Roshan stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice uppercut.
Roshan blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Roshan - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roshan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Roshan slows down the pace here.
Roshan has Gretty pressed against the cage.
Roshan lands a shot to the body.
Roshan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nervil Gretty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasindu Roshan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gretty wants to break free but Roshan has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasindu Roshan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roshan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasindu Roshan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Khadziev (ranked 2622 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Paul Sanchez (ranked 265 p4p, 384 weight class). Kamil Khadziev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Sanchez's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Khadziev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khadziev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has Khadziev pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Khadziev defends it easily.
Khadziev won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Khadziev from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khadziev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Khadziev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Khadziev defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadziev is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Khadziev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanchez manages to move to mount!
Khadziev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
Khadziev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has hold of Khadziev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khadziev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khadziev tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Khadziev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sanchez cracks Khadziev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khadziev looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadziev hang on?
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadziev hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khadziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Khadziev persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khadziev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Khadziev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Khadziev, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Khadziev against the cage but Khadziev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadziev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Khadziev is controlling well.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Khadziev's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Khadziev is keeping busy.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Khadziev is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Khadziev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khadziev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Khadziev advancing to mount.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Sanchez is controlling Khadziev's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khadziev has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khadziev has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Khadziev saw that one coming.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Khadziev has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadziev.
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 Kamil Khadziev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Khadziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadziev somewhat.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Khadziev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Khadziev is now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Khadziev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khadziev defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Khadziev is having none of it.
Sanchez seems keen to control Khadziev's posture.
Let's hope that Sanchez 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is looking to get back to is feet but Khadziev passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has one of Khadziev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to control but Khadziev postures up.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadziev is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khadziev trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Khadziev blocks the strikes from Sanchez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Khadziev is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khadziev.
Kamil Khadziev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khadziev working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
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 Kamil Khadziev.
I think Khadziev 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kamil Khadziev!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Tseung (ranked 3003 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Ryota Fukado (ranked 351 p4p, 354 weight class). Tseung comes to the cage accompanied by Kacey Talk - NBA Youngboy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tseung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryota Fukado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tseung pinned against the cage. Tseung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tseung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukado finds it's way round the side to connect with Tseung's head.
Tseung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fukado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tseung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fukado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fukado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tseung tries to stand but Fukado is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fukado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tseung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukado keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tseung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tseung is pressing down on Fukado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fukado is holding on for now.
Fukado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tseung wants to control from the top but Fukado keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fukado has a closed guard, preventing Tseung from standing up.
Fukado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tseung wants to control from the top but Fukado keeps moving.
Tseung throws a strike but Fukado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fukado advances position into side control!
Fukado wants to stand but Tseung has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseung is trying to get back to half guard.
Fukado is working Tseung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tseung looking for a sweep but Fukado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Fukado.
Fukado controlling the pace for now.
Tseung tries to hold on but Fukado postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseung is looking to improve his position but Fukado isn't that keen on the idea.
Tseung is working hard here to advance position.
Fukado putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tseung reaches up to try and control the position but Fukado seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tseung rolls and tries to escape and now Fukado has his back!
Tseung is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukado controlling the position well here. Tseung rolled but Fukado kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryota Fukado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tseung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fukado is fending him off so far but Tseung persists. Nope, Fukado circles away and we're back to standing.
Tseung blocks a head kick by Fukado.
Fukado darts in and clinches Tseung up against the cage.
Tseung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fukado pulls guard.
Fukado has a closed guard, preventing Tseung from standing up.
Tseung tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukado is retaining full guard.
Fukado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tseung's guard.
Fukado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung controls Fukado momentarily but Fukado frees himself.
Fukado tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseung is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseung trying to keep a closed guard but Fukado is proving a slippery customer.
Tseung wants to improve his position but instead Fukado has moved into half guard.
Fukado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fukado wants to pass the guard but Tseung is defending well.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tseung is looking to improve his position.
Fukado tries to stand and escape but Tseung is controlling the position.
Ryota Fukado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukado controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fukado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fukado is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Tseung'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.
Tseung controls Fukado momentarily but Fukado frees himself.
Fukado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Tseung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fukado stands up over Tseung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fukado tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseung is retaining full guard.
Fukado stopping the sweep attempt from Tseung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukado wants to stand but Tseung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fukado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fukado lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryota Fukado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tseung moves into the clinch.
Tseung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tseung swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tseung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fukado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tseung backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tseung wants to clinch up but Fukado keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fukado cracks a nice hook into Tseung's ribs.
Fukado throws a leg kick but Tseung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tseung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukado swivels and escapes.
Fukado misses with a head kick.
Tseung fails to land the takedown.
Fukado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tseung backs up against the cage.
Tseung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukado's waist but Fukado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tseung off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tseung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukado avoids the head kick by Tseung.
Fukado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tseung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Fukado stalls from top position.
Fukado looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tseung is avoiding damage well.
Fukado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tseung!
Tseung tries to hold on but Fukado pushes him away.
Fukado controlling the position easily from mount.
Tseung is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukado content just to control the position here.
Fukado fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tseung tries to lock up and control but Fukado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fukado landing shots from mount.
Tseung is bucking up trying to escape but Fukado cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fukado raining down shots from the mount!
Fukado wants to get back to his feet but Tseung is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Fukado 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.
Fukado is landing with some decent strikes but Tseung is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shinji Tseung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryota Fukado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryota Fukado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fukado 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryota Fukado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Knuckles (ranked 1609 p4p, 1974 weight class) and Michele Albertini (ranked 210 p4p, 244 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michele Albertini!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Albertini does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertini. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Albertini avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Albertini throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Albertini throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Albertini looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Albertini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini lands with a nice body punch.
Albertini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Albertini.
Albertini misses with the combination.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Albertini throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Knuckles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Albertini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Albertini misses with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Knuckles. Beautiful body shot.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Albertini. Albertini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albertini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albertini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michele Albertini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albertini looks winded!
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertini misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles jabs Albertini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Albertini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albertini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
Albertini misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Albertini misses
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand.
It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the head.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertini ducks right into an uppercut from Knuckles.
Albertini misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albertini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albertini doesn't seem bothered though.
Albertini swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albertini doesn't seem phased though.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Albertini's body.
Chuck Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles connects with the punch.
Knuckles is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Albertini is rocked!
Albertini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Albertini is still on wobbly legs! Can Knuckles finish him?
Albertini misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice right hand that sends Albertini toppling to the canvas! Albertini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knuckles finish him?!
Albertini just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Albertini seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini punishes Knuckles's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albertini avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
Albertini defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albertini misses with a right hand
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles connects with a right hand. Albertini shakes it off.
Albertini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Albertini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Albertini is in Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles has his feet on Albertini's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been informed that Albertini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Albertini misses.
Albertini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertini swinging wildly here.
Albertini looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albertini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albertini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albertini misses with a body shot.
Albertini misses with a combination
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michele Albertini's cut.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Albertini throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albertini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Albertini throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albertini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knuckles scores with a three punch combo!
Albertini misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albertini lands with a nice body punch.
Albertini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertini looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertini misses with a body punch
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Albertini moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albertinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albertini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knuckles doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albertini jabs Knuckles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albertini swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Albertini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Albertini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertini throws a one two combo.
Albertini misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albertini counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Albertini's head but Albertini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertini connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albertini doesn't seem phased though.
Albertini scores with a hook.
Albertini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albertini can do to turn this around?
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
Albertini lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albertini misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles slips a jab from Albertini.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Albertini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Albertini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albertini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini is looking to score with low kicks.
Albertini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Albertini misses with a body kick.
Knuckles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Albertini misses
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Knuckles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albertini lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
Albertini throws a combination that misses
and Knuckles counters with a left to the body.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albertini thinking.
Jab by Knuckles.
Albertini misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Knuckles finds it's way through Albertini's defenses.
Knuckles throws out a powerful jab.
Knuckles 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albertini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Chuck Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michele Albertini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Albertini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knuckles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albertini misses with a straight left.
Albertini throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Knuckles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertini walks into a straight right hand from Knuckles.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles slips a straight right by Albertini.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Albertini counters with a right hand to the body.
Albertini looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertini. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albertini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knuckles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albertini misses with a body punch
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Albertini's ribs.
Albertini throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Albertini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertini misses with a body punch
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albertini doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knuckles's head.
Knuckles scores with a jab. Albertini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albertini misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Albertini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albertini walks into a jab.
Albertini lands with an overhand left.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Albertini moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini misses with a low kick.
Albertini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Knuckles dodges the punch combination from Albertini.
Albertini just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albertini misses with a straight right.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knuckles checks the leg kick.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albertini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Albertini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knuckles with a body shot.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albertini.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles misses with a looping left.
Albertini just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles scores with a jab.
Albertini looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range.
Knuckles cracks Albertini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albertini throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albertini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Albertini lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albertini tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Michele Albertini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albertini misses with a combination
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertini throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Chuck Knuckles.
Well Knuckles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Knuckles!
In his post fight interview, Chuck Knuckles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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