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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Marks (ranked 2117 p4p, 3301 weight class) and Vladymyr Kersikov (ranked 256 p4p, 366 weight class). Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TheFatRat & Riell - Hiding in the Blue kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Marks. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Marks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Marks avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Marks pushes him away.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Marks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Kersikov slips a jab from Marks.
Kersikov slips a jab from Marks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Marks throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Marks.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks scores with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kersikov backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marks finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Marks shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks lands a head shot.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Kersikov moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
Marks is breathing heavily.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marks connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marks.
Marks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marks is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Marks misses with a body shot.
A big left from Marks misses.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marks lands with a shot to the body.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Marks cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Marks sees coming a mile off.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Marks misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A head kick misses from Marks.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marks tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marks backs up against the cage.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Marks.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marks lands a head kick!
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Marks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Marks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marks throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Marks sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Marks avoids it this time.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Marks down.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marks has got the better of the exchanges.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch position.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Marks scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Marks steps away.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Marks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Marks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Marks misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left and a right that stings Marks.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jeremy Marks's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marks is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch position.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Marks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Marks.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
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!
Marks slips under a jab from Kersikov.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a one-two to the body.
Marks looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
As Marks backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Marks manages to avoid it all.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marks takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Marks scores with a nice strike.
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 Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marks throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks misses with a straight left.
Kersikov motions for Marks to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Marks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov cracks Marks with an open hand slap.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Marks pushes him away.
Kersikov moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Marks pushes him away.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Marks cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marks checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marks looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Marks swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Vladymyr Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marks's head backwards.
Marks throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
A left lands for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marks throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Marks throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Marks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
Marks lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Marks manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick by Marks misses
and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov has Marks pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Marks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Marks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marks checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov closes the distance and pushes Marks back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Marks!
A very excited looking Jeremy Marks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Watson (ranked 2314 p4p, 4866 weight class) and Ulysses Corbin (ranked 269 p4p, 476 weight class). Jake Watson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ulysses Corbin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Corbin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corbin throws an off balance right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corbin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corbin thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Corbin.
Ulysses Corbin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbin throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corbin throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Corbin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corbin throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Corbin manages to avoid it.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jake Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Corbin.
Corbin misses with a hook.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corbin lands a lovely overhand right.
Corbin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corbin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corbin misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Watson misses its target.
Corbin misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Corbin does it's job there.
Corbin thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corbin throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corbin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a two punch combo.
 Corbin is rocked!
Watson slips under a jab.
It looked like Watson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corbin.
Corbin is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Corbin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corbin seems to have recovered his senses.
Corbin throws an off balance right hand
and Watson comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Corbin stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Watson is on him like rabid pit bull! Corbin slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Watson!
Our winner, Jake Watson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grady Bronze (ranked 1945 p4p, 3822 weight class) and Luther Socippo (ranked 241 p4p, 410 weight class). Luther Socippo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grady Bronze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Socippo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Bronze tried to score with a low kick but Socippo checks it.
Socippo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Socippo does it's job there.
Socippo lands a head kick!
Socippo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo tries to bum rush Bronze with a series of wild strikes but Bronze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
Bronze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronze misses with a straight left.
Socippo scores with a decent looking hook.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Socippo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronze misses with a low kick as Socippo jumps back.
Bronze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronze showed some decent athleticism there.
Bronze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bronze prevents Socippo from standing back up.
Bronze is nestled in close to Socippo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Socippo's hands, connecting with Socippo's forehead.
Bronze is nestled in close to Socippo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Socippo is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bronze seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronze prevents Socippo from standing back up.
Bronze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronze showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bronze working over Socippo with some ground and pound. Socippo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socippo defending well though.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Socippo is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Socippo is having none of it.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronze lands with a punch from half guard.
Socippo taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard.
Bronze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronze is trying to control the action in half guard but Socippo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronze slips a nice elbow through Socippo's hands, connecting with Socippo's forehead.
Bronze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bronze slows the pace down in half guard.
Bronze 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.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Socippo's head.
Bronze wants to take a breather but Socippo is having none of it.
Bronze not doing much here.
Socippo pushes Bronze off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Socippo. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Socippo misses.
Bronze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bronze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Socippo tries to escape but Bronze is in control.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Socippo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bronze asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronze.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
Bronze trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
Bronze lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Socippo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Socippo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Socippo is pushing Bronze's head away, looking to escape. Bronze manages to hold on to the position though.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Socippo is not content to let Bronze control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze is working Socippo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Socippo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Socippo to see if he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bronze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Socippo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bronze wants to control but Socippo is keeping him busy.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze drags him back down.
Bronze cracks Socippo with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socippo tries to escape but Bronze is in control.
Bronze landing strikes.
Socippo is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Bronze 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.
Socippo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Socippo looks for the body kick but Bronze saw that one coming.
Socippo digs a good body shot into Bronze's ribs.
Socippo works the jab nicely.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot.
Bronze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socippo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grady Bronze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Bronze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bronze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bronze scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronze landing strikes.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Socippo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Socippo is pushing Bronze's head away, looking to escape. Bronze manages to hold on to the position though.
Socippo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Bronze tries to score with some ground and pound. Socippo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bronze cracks Socippo with a big elbow.
Socippo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bronze is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socippo throws Bronze to one side and escapes!
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Socippo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Bronze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronze feints and as Socippo raises his hands in defense, Bronze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronze stays in close to Socippo's body and controls the position.
Socippo is looking to stand up but Bronze isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Socippo's head.
Socippo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bronze stops Socippo from standing up.
Bronze tries to free his leg and advance position but Socippo is retaining full guard.
Bronze content to stall in guard here.
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronze prevents Socippo from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Socippo gets caught flat footed, as Bronze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Socippo is looking to stand back up but Bronze counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Socippo.
Bronze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Socippo can do to turn this around?
Bronze controlling the action here.
Socippo is not content to let Bronze control the position.
Socippo has hold of Bronze's hands but Bronze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bronze working Socippo over with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him
Socippo has one foot on Bronze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bronze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socippo.
No joy there for Socippo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Socippo looks to land a right hand but Bronze moved out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Socippo throws a hook but Bronze avoids it easily.
Socippo cracks Bronze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socippo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
Donk. Socippo catches Bronze right on the button with a cross.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown but Socippo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socippo misses with a straight right.
Luther Socippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Bronze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luther Socippo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Socippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Bronze's shoulder, as Bronze tries to avoid the shot.
Socippo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Socippo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Socippo lands with a straight right. Bronze didn't see that one coming.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Socippo connects with a body shot that sends Bronze's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronze shoots for a takedown but Socippo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Socippo.
Bronze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Socippo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronze needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Socippo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socippo as he avoids it easily.
Bronze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Socippo on his heels. He'll look to pass Socippo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Socippo keeps moving.
Bronze is really struggling to control Socippo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronze throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze passes into half guard.
Bronze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bronze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Socippo lands with a hook. Bronze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt - Socippo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Socippo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronze is defended easily by Socippo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.
Bronze dives in for a single leg takedown but Socippo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Socippo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronze backwards.
Socippo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Socippo looking to stall.
Bronze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Socippo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Socippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socippo leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Socippo defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Socippo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronze has a takedown stuffed.
Socippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Socippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socippo scores with a body shot.
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Socippo is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Socippo's guard.
Bronze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socippo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socippo wants to stand but Bronze is controlling the position.
Bronze landing with the ground and pound.
Bronze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socippo wants to get back to his feet but Bronze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socippo throws a nice looking combination but Bronze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronze throws a right hand that misses
and Socippo counters with a head kick.
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
Bronze dives in and grabs Socippo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Socippo pushes down on Bronze's head and hops out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Socippo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronze.
Socippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronze goes for a double leg but Socippo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Socippo continues to drive forward.
Socippo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronze gets the takedown into side control.
Socippo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Bronze trying to control the action but Socippo is working from the bottom.
Bronze tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bronze prevents Socippo from escaping the position.
Socippo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice shot lands for Socippo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronze is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Socippo thuds a left hand into Bronze's body.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronze moves away.
Bronze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Bronze tries to counter by clinching up but Socippo breaks away and moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a looping right.
Socippo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Socippo lands a slapping body shot.
Bronze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Socippo swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Socippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socippo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronze. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo swings for the body but Bronze moves out of range.
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Socippo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Socippo throws a series of punches but Bronze avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bronze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Socippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bronze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socippo's waist but Socippo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronze off to one side.
Socippo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronze on the side of the head.
Socippo lands a jab to Bronze's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronze fails with the takedown
and Socippo counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
Socippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronze's head.
Socippo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socippo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronze on the side of the head.
Bronze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Socippo sprawls well initially but Bronze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Socippo is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him
Bronze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Socippo looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Socippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Socippo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Socippo!
An out of breath Luther Socippo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Grady Bronze was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaven Murphy (ranked 2344 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Zavian Barkley (ranked 272 p4p, 309 weight class). Zavian Barkley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaven Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zavian Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barkley throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Barkley digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Barkley tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
Barkley avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barkley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Zavian Barkley has been cut.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short left from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy working Barkley over with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Barkley avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Barkley 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Barkley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barkley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barkley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Barkley up and slammed him! Barkley can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Barkley is looking for a sweep.
Barkley gets back to half guard.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barkley wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barkley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barkley throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavian Barkley.
Barkley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barkley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Barkley is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to stall.
Barkley has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Barkley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Barkley.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barkley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Barkley decides to pull guard.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barkley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barkley trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zavian Barkley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Barkley, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Barkley.
Murphy avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barkley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Barkley is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barkley throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Barkley's ribcage.
Barkley misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley fails to pull guard.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavian Barkley.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Barkley in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barkley tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Barkley drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy is stalling here.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Barkley tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barkley throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barkley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barkley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Barkley.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Barkley in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zavian Barkley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barkley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Barkley around his waist. Barkley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has Barkley pushed against the cage.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Murphy stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Barkley drops back down to his feet.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavian Barkley.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barkley's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Barkley shrugs off.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Barkley lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Barkley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Zavian Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley pulls guard successfully.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
Barkley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stands up from Barkley's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barkley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
As Barkley tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Barkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Barkley takes one on the button.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Kaven Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Barkley around his waist. Barkley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Kaven Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaven Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven Murphy!
Kaven Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Moore (ranked 734 p4p, 1537 weight class) and Trent Temple (ranked 93 p4p, 192 weight class). Temple has chosen HonestKey- What My Life For as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a body punch
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Moore cracks Temple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Temple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore throws a lazy head kick
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temple.
Temple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temple misses with a hook.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Temple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temple doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Temple thinking.
Temple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Temple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore misses with a left hand
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore has his feet on Temple's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temple.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Temple misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore slips under a jab from Temple.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Peyton Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Moore tries a low kick but Temple avoids it.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Temple tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Temple back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple lands a head shot.
Moore throws a leg kick but Temple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Temple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore cracks Temple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Temple scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Temple seems to be looking for submissions.
Temple with the ground and pound but Moore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Temple postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Temple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Temple with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moore controls Temple momentarily but Temple frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Moore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Temple postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Moore pulls Temple in to control the position.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's six 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.
Temple drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Temple slips under a jab.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Temple.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Temple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Temple moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temple feints the counter takedown.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Temple's ribs.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Temple connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Temple shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Temple showed some decent athleticism there.
Temple trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Temple.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Temple has control of the leg.
Temple is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Temple is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Moore controlling the position for now.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple working Moore over with strikes.
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 Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trent Temple's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Temple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Temple misses with a straight left.
Moore 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.
Temple misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peyton Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore lands the left hand.
Temple connects with the punch.
Moore misses the jab.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temple lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Moore misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore lands a right hand.
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Moore.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore lands a head kick!
Temple on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Temple sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Temple works over Moore's head and body with a nice combination.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore being controlled here, momentarily.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Moore pulls Temple in close to prevent any damage.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Temple trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Temple catches Moore right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Temple misses.
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Temple.
Temple lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Temple lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Temple.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Moore throws a jab when Temple was well out of range.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Temple looks to land a combination. Moore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Temple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Temple thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a leg kick that misses.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Temple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Moore moves forwards but Temple connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temple staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moore!
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Temple moves out of range easily.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
and Temple counters with a single leg into guard. Moore didn't expect that.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Temple on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to control the position but Temple postures up.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temple is one step ahead there.
Temple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Moore controlling the position.
Trent Temple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses.
Temple scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Temple sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight 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.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Temple is proving a slippery customer.
Temple advances position into side control!
Moore tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Temple easily slips into full mount!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Temple landing strikes from the mount.
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Temple has a good base and remains in mount.
Temple punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Temple lands a nice short elbow.
Temple is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Temple.
Temple lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Temple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Temple's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Moore throws a low kick but Temple moves out of range easily.
Temple throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore throws a sloppy body shot
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Moore misses with a jab to the body
and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
Temple tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Temple throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Temple crashes against the mat.
Temple thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Temple working away.
Temple controlling from side mount.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Temple keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Temple scoring with punches and elbows.
Temple working the ground and pound.
Moore is trying to control Temple's posture but Temple avoids it.
Temple tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Temple creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to control but Temple postures up.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Temple wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Temple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Temple.
Temple swings around for an armbar but Moore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Temple's guard.
Temple bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Temple slips nicely into half guard.
Temple is stalling here. Moore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Temple seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Temple's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Temple might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Temple is not content to let Moore control the position.
Temple stops Moore from passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to stand but Temple is controlling his head.
Temple tries to improve position but can't.
Temple struggling a bit here.
Temple is looking to reverse the position.
That's six 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.
Moore looking to control but instead Temple has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Temple is trying to control but can't.
Temple manages to get to full guard.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Temple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a two punch combo.
Temple takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temple.
Temple misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Temple scores with a decent looking hook.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Temple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temple moves away.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Temple had a free shot at his head there.
Temple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Temple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Temple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Temple misses with a straight left.
Temple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temple.
Temple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trent Temple.
I think Temple 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Temple!
Trent Temple thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Leao (ranked 756 p4p, 538 weight class) and Jimmy Clubber (ranked 100 p4p, 69 weight class). Jimmy Clubber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Leao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao cracks Clubber with a good jab.
It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Clubber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leao.
Clubber swinging wildly here.
Clubber misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Leao finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clubber checks a leg kick.
Leao slips under a jab.
Leao looks to land a combination but Clubber avoids it well.
Clubber unleashes a big counter combination but Leao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leao throws a hook but Clubber avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leao.
Clubber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leao misses with an uppercut
and Leao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubber looks to score with a jab to the body but Leao is just out of range.
Leao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leao looks to land a combination. Clubber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clubber throws a head kick that misses.
Leao swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Leao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clubber doesn't seem phased though.
Leao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clubber throws a right and a left that Leao avoids nicely.
Clubber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leao moves away.
Leao thinks about countering with a head kick.
Leao misses with a low kick.
Donk. Leao catches Clubber right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Jimmy Clubber's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clubber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clubber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Leao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leao lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Leao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clubber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clubber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Jimmy Clubber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clubber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clubber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clubber throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Leao to counter with a crisp jab.
Clubber throws a nice looking combination but Leao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leao is looking to counter punch.
Leao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clubber sprawling to the canvas! Clubber rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Leao finish him?!
Jimmy Clubber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Clubber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leao moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leao punishes Clubber's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Clubber.
Leao misses with a head kick.
Clubber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clubber lands an overhand right.
Leao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clubber.
Clubber tries a quick counter leg kick but Leao is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leao slips a jab from Clubber.
Clubber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leao in his tracks.
Clubber fails to land with a series of punches.
Clubber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clubber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clubber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leao counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Clubber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leandro Leao!
During a confident post fight interview, Leandro Leao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Mnusk (ranked 468 p4p, 3450 weight class) and Pablo Martin (ranked 60 p4p, 385 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Martin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mnusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mnusk. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mnusk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mnusk misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mnusk stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mnusk throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Mnusk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mnusk catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mnusk jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mnusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the body from Mnusk misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martin slips under a jab from Mnusk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mnusk connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Mnusk.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Mnusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Pablo Martin has been cut.
Martin slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Mnusk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mnusk punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mnusk misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Martin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Mnusk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mnusk gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 269 p4p, 781 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 37 p4p, 102 weight class). Sparr has chosen OH NO! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Gigi Woerner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gigi Woerner 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woerner cracks Sparr with a good jab.
Woerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sparr is rocked!
Woerner misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
BOOM! Woerner lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparr. Sparr tries to recover but Woerner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gigi Woerner made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abelardo De Leon (ranked 208 p4p, 460 weight class) and Lenny King (ranked 27 p4p, 62 weight class). De Leon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
De Leon scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
De Leon looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
De Leon misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Leon misses with a kick to the body.
De Leon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Leon connects with a body shot.
De Leon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Leon cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Leon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
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!
De Leon misses with a body punch
and King counters with a series of strikes. De Leon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abelardo De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leon's corner calls for a 1-2. De Leon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Lenny King's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Leon.
It looked like De Leon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King slips a jab from De Leon.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Leon looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
De Leon throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a crisp one two that drops De Leon! King thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Leon to his feet! De Leon is in big trouble!
 De Leon is rocked!
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Leon throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Leon staying out of range there.
De Leon throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
De Leon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Leon finish him?!
King is rocked!
The cut above Lenny King's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
De Leon blocks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Leon.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King looks winded!
De Leon misses the shot to the body.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and De Leon counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily.
De Leon thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
De Leon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Leon throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Leon cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Leon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
King is still on wobbly legs! Can De Leon finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lenny King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abelardo De Leon!
During a confident post fight interview, Abelardo De Leon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Graves (ranked 144 p4p, 339 weight class) and Fedor Osipov (ranked 20 p4p, 45 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Osipov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves is pushing Osipov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.
Osipov wants the takedown. Graves is fighting it off but Osipov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Graves's guard against the cage.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Osipov is proving a slippery customer.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osipov defends well.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osipov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
Osipov stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Osipov tries to pass.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osipov manages to get himself to full guard.
Osipov has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graves wants to stand but Osipov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Graves misses.
Osipov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osipov's head backwards.
Graves swings for the body but Osipov moves out of range.
Graves lands a head shot.
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osipov blocking some punches.
Osipov can't get the takedown.
Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov looks winded!
A short left from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A short left from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osipov up against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves digs a right hand into Osipov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osipov's gas tank.
Graves lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves stalls.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osipovs head.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osipov or not.
Graves stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.
Graves gets through Osipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Graves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves 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.
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osipov sprawling to the canvas! Osipov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?!
Graves sends Osipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Osipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Osipov is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Osipov! Graves lets Osipov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Osipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Osipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osipov is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Osipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Tyrone Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osipov can do to turn this around?
Graves looks to land a right hand but Osipov moved out of range.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Graves cracks Osipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov slips under a jab.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osipov fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov takes one on the button.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves throws a hook but Osipov avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Osipov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graves looking to stall.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graves regains guard immediately.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Graves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves stays in close to Osipov's body and controls the position.
Graves continues to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves moves into the clinch.
A short left from Graves.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov moves away from the strike by Graves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Osipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osipov moves away.
Osipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Osipov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Osipov's shoulder, as Osipov tries to avoid the shot.
Graves takes a swing at Osipov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Osipov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Osipov counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Osipov wants to control the position but Graves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osipov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Graves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osipov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Osipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More hug and hope from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Osipov trying to control the position but Graves manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling well, preventing Osipov from escaping the position.
Graves controls the action.
Osipov tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Osipov tries to buck him off.
Osipov trying to control the hands but Graves breaks the grip.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Graves has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osipov tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osipov keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight 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.
Graves has the hooks in. Osipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What can Osipov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Osipov doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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