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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between InSaen Chai (ranked 1531 p4p, 1568 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 173 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov stalks Chai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chai's face. Chai staggers backwards, shaken.
Stukov lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Stukov lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a head kick but Stukov moves out of range.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Stukov should have avoided that one.
Stukov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stukov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stukov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stukov jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Chai moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Stukov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Chai tries to score with a low kick but Stukov moves his leg out of the way.
Stukov tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Stukov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Stukov tries to work over Chai's front leg with a kick but Chai checks it.
Jab by Chai.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a looping right.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai backing away here, and Stukov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Stukov misses the jab.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai throws a head kick but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Stukov's defenses.
Stukov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Chai connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
Stukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Stukov pushes him off.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Stukov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Chai digs a good hook to Stukov's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai wants to clinch up but Stukov keeps it at a distance.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai avoids the body shot from Stukov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stukov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Stukov lands the left hand.
Stukov throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and Stukov only half commits.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
Chai slips under a jab from Stukov.
Stukov throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 InSaen Chai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stukov misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Stukov tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Stukov moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Stukov throws a counter combo.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Stukov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
InSaen Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stukov lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov slips under a jab from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Stukov.
Stukov is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stukov wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stukov.
Stukov struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Nice jab there from Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai connects with a jab.
Stukov blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Chai throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai slips under a jab from Stukov.
Stukov cracks Chai with a good jab.
Stukov slips under a jab from Chai.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Stukov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stukov misses with an uppercut.
Stukov slips a jab from Chai.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Stukov pushes him off.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov motions for Chai to come forward. Stukov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai cracks Stukov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Stukov scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov checks a leg kick nicely.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai jabs Stukov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Stukov stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Chai throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
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 InSaen Chai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Stukov tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Stukov flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Chai jabs Stukov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stukov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stukov counters with a leg kick.
Stukov is looking to land body kicks.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stukov in his tracks.
Chai scores with a jab.
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!
Stukov clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov with a jab.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a clinch.
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai tries to work over Stukov's front leg with a kick but Stukov checks it.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Stukov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Stukov moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Stukov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stukov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Chai slips under a jab from Stukov.
Stukov swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left lands for Stukov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai checks a low kick from Stukov.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov slips a jab from Chai.
Stukov checks a leg kick.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stukov's sensitive parts.
Chai throws a leg kick but Stukov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Stukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stukov.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai with a nice cross.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to clinch but Stukov is avoiding it.
Chai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStukov.
Chai checks a low kick from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stukov!
Stukov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai rushes Stukov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Stukov keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stukov throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stukov.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Stukov throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
Chai thumps Stukov with a low kick.
Stukov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stukov thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petr Stukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Stukov.
And that's the end of the fight!
InSaen Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
An out of breath and clearly excited InSaen Chai thanked Champion Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Nichols (ranked 1215 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Evan Ekbomb (ranked 127 p4p, 200 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Ekbomb!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekbomb.
Nichols throws a leg kick but Ekbomb moved away.
Nichols throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nichols swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nichols tries for a takedown but Ekbomb circles away easily
and Ekbomb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nichols misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Nichols knows he should have avoided that one.
Nichols walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekbomb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekbomb dodges the punch combination from Nichols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nichols.
The fighters circling - Nichols throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nichols misses with a hook to the body
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Nichols toppling to the canvas! Nichols scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!
 Nichols is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekbomb staying out of range there.
Ekbomb flicks out a counter leg kick but Nichols steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekbomb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nichols has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nichols lands with a nice combination. Ekbomb backs away looking to recover.
Nichols misses with a body shot.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Nichols on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb throws a series of punches but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols throws an overhand right that lands on Ekbomb's shoulder, as Ekbomb tries to avoid the shot.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nichols throws a right hand that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Nichols toppling to the canvas! Nichols scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!
Oh Nichols is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 low kick from Nichols misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Nichols leaves his chin hanging out and Ekbomb seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nichols crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 1314 p4p, 1710 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 91 p4p, 113 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Cozad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Cozad seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cozad connects with the punch.
 It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld looks to throw the jab but Cozad is out of range.
As Ironfeld backs away, Cozad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cozad slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Cozad knocks out Ironfeld with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cozad before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cozad picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
A victorious Mike Cozad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Theros Ironfeld was interviewed post fight and said 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nero Porto (ranked 1056 p4p, 1465 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 116 p4p, 146 weight class). Porto comes to the cage accompanied by Ayumi Nakamura - Kaze Ni Nare. Howlett has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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14 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Porto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Porto.
Porto connects with a single shot there.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Porto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porto is looking to counter punch.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porto swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Porto. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nero Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Porto throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porto as he jumps to the side.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Porto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howlett on the side of the head.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porto misses with a straight right.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto scores with the left hand. Howlett knows he should have avoided that one.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Porto throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with a takedown into side control.
Porto tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Porto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howlett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Porto is having none of it.
Porto tries to get to full guard but Howlett has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Porto is trying to control but can't.
Howlett is working for a kimura but Porto is defending it quite comfortably.
Porto gets back to full guard.
Porto has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Porto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto stands up over Howlett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Porto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Porto controlling him for the moment.
Porto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto throws a big right hand that misses.
Porto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howlett keeps working.
Porto is trying to get an arm triangle but Howlett is defending well.
Porto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howlett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here.
Howlett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here.
Porto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Porto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Howlett shoots and misses
and Porto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porto throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett with the counter takedown but Porto avoids it easily.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howlett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nero Porto is winning the standup battle so far.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porto lands with a shot to the body.
Porto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett shoots and misses
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Porto throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Porto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howlett doesn't seem phased though.
Howlett moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Porto stuffs the takedown.
Nero Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto scores with a sloppy right hand. Howlett should have avoided that one.
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Porto.
Howlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but Porto defending well.
Howlett trying to control the action but Porto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porto is pressing down on Howlett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Porto looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Howlett trying to control but Porto is working from the bottom.
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard.
Porto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porto trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Porto controlling him for the moment.
Porto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porto lands a couple of elbows.
Porto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Porto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Porto is proving a slippery customer.
Porto landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porto scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett has an active guard here but Porto has managed to pass into half guard.
Porto stalling away here and it's allowed Howlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Porto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porto throws a big elbow that misses.
Porto advances position into side control!
Porto lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Porto's best efforts.
Porto is nestled in close to Howlett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porto working Howlett over with strikes.
Porto is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
Porto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howlett trying to control here.
Howlett tries to roll over but Porto keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Porto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Howlett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Porto sprawls well initially but Howlett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Porto is looking to improve his position.
Porto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Porto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porto manages to get to full guard.
Porto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Howlett rolls with it to try and escape but Porto cranks on the arm and Howlett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Porto!
A relieved looking Nero Porto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 978 p4p, 921 weight class) and Mombasa Magabi (ranked 70 p4p, 61 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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36
265
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275
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mombasa Magabi !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magabi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magabi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abner throws a head kick but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magabi looks to land a body kick but Abner moved away.
Abner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magabi avoids it.
Magabi takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magabi slips a jab from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magabi .
Magabi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Magabi .
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner moves out of range as Magabi throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Magabi ducks down to avoid it.
Magabi misses with a body punch
and Abner counters with an outside leg kick.
Magabi staying out of range there.
Magabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abner is just out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Magabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magabi misses with a body kick.
Magabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magabi jabs at Abner's body.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magabi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Abner tried to counter with a leg kick but Magabi avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Abner.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner slips a straight right by Magabi .
Magabi tries to score with a low kick but Abner moves his leg out of the way.
Magabi misses with a body shot
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Magabi throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Magabi misses the shot to the body.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magabi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abner rather than just go for the knockout.
Magabi misses with the body kick
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magabi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner walks into a jab.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Magabi avoids the body shot from Abner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Magabi walks into a straight right hand from Abner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mombasa Magabi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Magabi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abner looks to land a body kick but Magabi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner throws out a loose jab but Magabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magabi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner thumps Magabi with a low kick.
Abner wants to land a leg kick but Magabi is out of range.
Magabi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magabi takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
Magabi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Abner throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with an inside leg kick.
Magabi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magabi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
Abner misses with a left hand
and Magabi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magabi looks for the body kick but Abner saw that one coming.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Magabi throws out a counter right but Abner avoids it with no problem.
Magabi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abner doesn't seem bothered though.
Magabi punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
Magabi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magabi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mombasa Magabi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Magabi lands a nice shot to the body.
Magabi lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Magabi is predictable there
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick.
Magabi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magabi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magabi .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magabi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Magabi misses
and Magabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Magabi backs away, Abner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
A nice side step and Magabi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Magabi finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner throws a series of punches but Magabi avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Magabi misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magabi .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magabi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Magabi 's shoulder, as Magabi tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Magabi .
Beau Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magabi .
Magabi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Magabi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abner's sensitive parts.
Abner throws a low kick but Magabi avoids it.
Magabi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magabi .
Abner avoids the body shot from Magabi .
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mombasa Magabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magabi 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mombasa Magabi !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 602 p4p, 818 weight class) and Pho Hunna (ranked 44 p4p, 61 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
133
18 - 18 - 0 |
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26
130
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson works Hunna's body with a nice hook.
Hunna moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunna looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunna trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Hunna keeps him under control.
Hunna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hunna eventually gives up the hold.
Hunna passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna controls the position.
Hunna trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hunna working away.
Hunna trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunna works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Hunna's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunna uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Hunna wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.
Hunna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Hunna is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunna goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hunna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunna trying to control the position.
Hunna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Hunna tries to pass.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunna is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunna is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunna to get the leverage.
Hunna is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Hunna wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Hunna pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunna trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hunna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunna lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hunna avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Hunna throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunna's sensitive parts.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Hunna's defenses.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson takes a swing at Hunna's ribcage but misses.
Hunna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunna looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Hunna avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Hunna staying out of range there.
Hunna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunna scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunna throws out the jab.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunna.
Jackson throws a jab when Hunna was well out of range.
Hunna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Hunna's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunna lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Jackson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunna in the body.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Hunna darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Hunna into the cage.
Hunna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunna tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunna pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hunna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Hunna blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunna backwards.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson digs a right hand into Hunna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunna's gas tank.
Jackson tries a body shot but Hunna blocks it.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunna backwards.
Hunna looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunna misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hunna back against the cage.
Hunna has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunna can turn it around.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunna misses with the head strike.
Hunna breaks the clinch.
Hunna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunna misses with a looping left.
Hunna throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunna is just out of range.
Hunna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Hunna misses.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson moves to clinch but Hunna breaks away
and Hunna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunna.
Hunna just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunna avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Hunna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hunna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hunna.
Hunna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson tests Hunna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Hunna throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws the left hand but Hunna avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hunna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hunna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunna slips under a jab from Jackson.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Hunna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunna throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunna lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Hunna moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Hunna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Hunna avoids it well.
Hunna blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunna moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hunna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Hunna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Hunna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunna on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hunna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hunna counter with a right hand.
Hunna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Nick Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hunna digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Hunna blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunna counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings for the body but Hunna moves out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Hunna's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Hunna counters with a straight right hand.
Hunna staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with the body kick
so Hunna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunna passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunna prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Hunna is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunna to get the leverage.
Hunna trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Hunna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hunna eventually gives up the hold.
Hunna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pho Hunna.
I think Hunna 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pho Hunna!
After winning the bout, Pho Hunna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 457 p4p, 867 weight class) and Valentin Adamovic (ranked 56 p4p, 112 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Hall throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Valentin Adamovic has been cut.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adamovic misses with a hook
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Adamovic throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Adamovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall moves away from the strike by Adamovic.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Adamovic's torso.
Adamovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Adamovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Adamovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Hall misses with a hook.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamovic closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hall.
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Adamovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adamovic misses with a combination
and Hall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Hall.
Adamovic throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
Adamovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Adamovic works over Hall's head and body with a nice combination.
Adamovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamovic moves to clinch but Hall breaks away
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic tries to clinch
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hall misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic.
A head kick misses from Adamovic.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adamovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall tried to counter with a leg kick but Adamovic avoided it.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adamovic cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adamovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Jab by Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a nice strike.
Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamovic throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Adamovic only half commits.
Adamovic moves into the clinch.
Hall prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adamovic slips a straight right by Hall.
Adamovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Adamovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adamovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adamovic misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Adamovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Adamovic was just out of range.
Adamovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Adamovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
Adamovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic lands with a left to the head.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hall misses.
Adamovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic.
Adamovic connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Adamovic closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall lands a shot to the body.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Adamovic digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Adamovic cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Adamovic.
A short right from Hall.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Adamovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adamovic lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic.
Adamovic with a nice calf kick.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall throws a jab when Adamovic was well out of range.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Adamovic.
Adamovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adamovic has managed to clinch.
Adamovic lands with a light punch inside.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentin Adamovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Adamovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adamovic moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Adamovic.
Adamovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall slips a jab from Adamovic.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adamovic has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hall blocks a body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Adamovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Hall lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamovic is working Hall over against the cage.
Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Adamovic.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall is trying to push Adamovic away but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adamovic pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic lands a left hand.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Adamovic.
A hook to the body from Adamovic.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamovics head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Adamovic takes a shot to the head.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamovic.
A nice left hand lands by Adamovic.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Adamovic.
I think Adamovic 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
An out of breath Valentin Adamovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Broady Hallows (ranked 528 p4p, 439 weight class) and Small Dayton (ranked 58 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hallows might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to POSTALMONDCLARITY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows clinches.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hallows smiles and moves away.
Dayton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dayton tries to counter with a clinch but Hallows shakes him off and moves away.
Hallows scores with the left hand. Dayton knows he should have avoided that one.
Hallows fakes the leg kick and cracks Dayton in the body.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Dayton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hallows defends it well.
Dayton takes one to the chin there.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dayton wants to counter with a clinch but Hallows pushes him away.
Hallows scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows throws a lazy uppercut
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallows holds on and takes a little breather.
Hallows controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dayton 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hallows's head.
Dayton throwing strikes but missing.
Dayton works over Hallows with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallows holds on and takes a little breather.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallows trying to control the position here.
Dayton working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallows holds on and takes a little breather.
Hallows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dayton connects with a couple of short punches.
Dayton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallows has wrist control.
Hallows is pulling down on Dayton 's head. It's preventing any offense from Dayton , at least for the moment.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hallows wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hallows looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallows holds on and takes a little breather.
Dayton distracts Hallows with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows controlling the position.
Hallows's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hallows is trying to keep Dayton in close.
Hallows is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hallows trying to control the position.
Dayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hallows looking to control.
Hallows wants to stand and escape but Dayton is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses.
Hallows throws a head kick but Dayton moves out of range.
Hallows darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Dayton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Hallows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dayton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hallows walks away with a smile on his face. Dayton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Broady Hallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Hallows cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broady Hallows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallows. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows lands a high kick!
Hallows delivers a nice body kick.
Hallows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallows misses with the body kick
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hallows wants to get back to his feet but Dayton drags him back down.
Small Dayton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hallows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hallows, who protects the arm well.
Dayton prevents Hallows from escaping the position.
Hallows is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayton working away.
Dayton looks up at the clock and then as Hallows takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dayton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hallows takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows is trying to buck Dayton off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hallows, who protects the arm well.
Hallows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hallows on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dayton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hallows defending against the ground and pound.
Dayton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hallows is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hallows, who protects the arm well.
Dayton working the ground and pound.
Hallows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dayton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dayton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hallows wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows pushes Dayton off but Dayton dives into side control.
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hallows on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows struggling a bit here.
Hallows is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Hallows is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows parries the strikes from Dayton easily there. Dayton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hallows to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Dayton .
Hallows defending against the ground and pound.
Dayton lands a nice forearm strike.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallows keeps working.
Hallows gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dayton is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallows is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dayton prevents Hallows from standing back up.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Hallows is having none of it.
Dayton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dayton thows a huge punch but Hallows dodges it nicely.
Dayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Hallows is controlling Dayton 's trapped leg to prevent Dayton from advancing to side control.
Hallows won't allow Dayton to pass to mount.
Hallows trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallows. That's going to slow Dayton down.
Hallows slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallows misses with a double jab
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hallows is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hallows avoid being mounted?
Hallows avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayton .
Hallows keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows is trying to maintain the position but Dayton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hallows is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows moves into full guard.
Dayton is fighting to break Hallows's control of his arms but Hallows is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hallows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dayton is now in half guard.
Hallows is looking for a sweep. Dayton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hallows is trying to control but can't.
Dayton trying to control the pace.
Hallows is trying is best to control the position here.
Dayton uses his free foot to push down on Hallows's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hallows.
Dayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hallows looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
The referee warns Hallows that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dayton working the ground and pound effectively.
Dayton lands a big elbow.
Hallows is rocked!
Dayton lands a big elbow.
Oh Hallows is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hallows hang on?
Hallows really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hallows takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dayton 's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Spong (ranked 162 p4p, 102 weight class) and Vunipola Veainu (ranked 26 p4p, 17 weight class). Vunipola Veainu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Spong's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Veainu swivels and escapes.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spong.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veainu but Veainu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veainu wants it to stay on the feet.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vunipola Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Spong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong fails with the takedown
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Spong to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Spong with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Spong has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 64 p4p, 129 weight class) and Paavo Talvela (ranked 9 p4p, 20 weight class). Talvela has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Buddha moves out of range of the body kick from Talvela.
Buddha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Talvela fails to land with a series of punches.
Buddha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Talvela appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a good cross that connects.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Talvela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buddha passes into half guard.
Talvela wants to get back to full guard.
Buddha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buddha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talvela keeps working.
Buddha trying to control the pace.
Buddha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha 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.
Talvela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Talvela wants to sweep here but Buddha controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Buddha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Talvela has an active guard here but Buddha has managed to pass into half guard.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buddha wants to pass the guard but Talvela is defending well.
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Talvela is working away.
Talvela wants to get back to full guard.
Buddha is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha slips a nice elbow through Talvela's hands, connecting with Talvela's forehead.
Talvela is trying to get back to full guard.
Talvela is still trying to improve position.
Talvela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Talvela keeping full guard, as Buddha tries to pass.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Buddha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Talvela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buddha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buddha's back!
Talvela controlling well, preventing Buddha from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha 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.
Talvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buddha throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Buddha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Talvela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Talvela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Buddha moves out of range easily.
Talvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buddha throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Buddha checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Buddha.
Buddha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Talvela throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha slips a jab from Talvela.
Talvela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buddha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Talvela stands up over Buddha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buddha is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
Talvela wants to sweep but no luck.
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buddha is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buddha's guard.
Buddha wants to improve his position but instead Talvela has moved into half guard.
Buddha trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Talvela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buddha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talvela pulls his head out easily.
Buddha moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talvela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Talvela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Talvela postures up and lands a big shot to Buddha's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Buddha blocks nicely.
Talvela preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Buddha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Buddha goes for a double leg but Talvela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Talvela continues to drive forward.
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Talvela wants to get back to striking at distance but Buddha won't allow it.
Talvela tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Talvela on the inside.
Talvela tries to break free but Buddha pushes him back against the cage.
Talvela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Talvela breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela lands the left hand.
Buddha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buddha misses with a body shot
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talvela scores with a punch to the head.
Talvela takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela scores with a jab. Buddha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha gets a double leg takedown into Talvela's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Buddha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talvela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Talvela stopping the sweep attempt from Buddha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass.
Buddha has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Talvela should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buddha has tightened it up now! Talvela should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha retains his welterweight title!
Samson Buddha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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