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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Belmiro (ranked 24436 p4p, 5591 weight class) and Marlon Myers (ranked 381 p4p, 339 weight class). Enzo Belmiro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Myers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Belmiro misses.
Myers cracks Belmiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Belmiro coming out on top.
Belmiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Belmiro steps away.
Belmiro misses with a looping right.
Belmiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Belmiro cracks Myers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Belmiro lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belmiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Belmiro blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belmiro shoots in for a double leg but Myers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro lands a slapping body shot.
Belmiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Myers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice elbow from Myers.
 It looks like Enzo Belmiro has been cut.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Myers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belmiro's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Myers takes one on the button.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belmiro.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers thows a leg kick but Belmiro checks it
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Belmiro lands a nice forearm strike.
Belmiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belmiro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Myers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Belmiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda Jr (ranked 1390 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Enver Karacan (ranked 176 p4p, 209 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Honda Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Punch Out Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Karacan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karacan jabs at Honda Jr's body.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karacan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karacan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karacan takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda Jr pushes Karacan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Still in the clinch, Karacan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karacan throws a head punch that misses.
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karacan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karacan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karacan slips a jab from Honda Jr.
A big right from Honda Jr misses.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Karacan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karacan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karacan gets tackled into the cage by Honda Jr. Honda Jr maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan prevents a body shot from Honda Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Karacan.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Karacan tries to break the clinch but Honda Jr is controlling the position.
Honda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Karacan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Honda Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Karacan blocks a body shot from Honda Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karacan lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karacan takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr is stalling here.
Honda Jr presses Karacan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Karacan fails to land.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a body punch.
Honda Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karacan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Karacan has managed to clinch.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Honda Jr trying to control the position but instead, Karacan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honda Jr into the cage.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karacan's elbow.
Karacan tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honda Jr at a distance.
Enver Karacan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karacan! But no joy.
Karacan darts in and clinches Honda Jr up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karacan.
Karacan breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Karacan.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karacan finds it's way round the side to connect with Honda Jr's head.
Karacan swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Karacan is looking to clinch but Honda Jr is avoiding it.
Honda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
Honda Jr looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Honda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Karacan.
Honda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Karacan.
Karacan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karacan rushes Honda Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Karacan on the inside.
A short right from Karacan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karacan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karacan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karacan blocking some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Karacan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karacan moves away from the strike by Honda Jr.
Karacan misses with a straight right.
A big left from Karacan misses.
Karacan scores with a shot to the body.
Karacan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enver Karacan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda Jr clinches.
Karacan lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan lands a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan prevents a body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda Jr.
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Karacan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Honda Jr staying out of range there.
Karacan throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Karacan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karacan throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karacan misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honda Jr connects with a right hand. Karacan shakes it off.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan moves out of range as Honda Jr strikes.
The crowd cheers as Honda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karacan doesn't seem phased though.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Karacan staying out of range there.
Karacan throws a hook but Honda Jr blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Karacan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karacan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda Jr wants to clinch.
Honda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karacan throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Honda Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Karacan throws out a loose jab but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan cracks Honda Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr scores with a head kick. Karacan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karacan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karacan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Karacan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Honda Jr throws a nice looking combination but Karacan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Karacan scores with a three punch combo!
Honda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karacan throws out the jab.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick.
Honda Jr misses with a double jab.
Karacan clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honda Jr.
Karacan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Karacan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr slips under a jab.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Honda Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karacan throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan needs to keep his hands up - Honda Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Karacan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Honda Jr momentarily.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honda Jr misses with a looping left.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karacan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan throws an overhand right that lands on Honda Jr's shoulder, as Honda Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan throws a body shot but no joy.
Karacan tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Karacan walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr slips a straight right by Karacan.
Karacan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda Jr.
Karacan misses with a right hand
letting Honda Jr counter with a right hand.
Karacan misses with a wild body shot.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr thuds a left hand into Karacan's body.
Honda Jr cracks Karacan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Karacan misses.
Honda Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karacan avoids it.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Karacan.
Honda Jr connects with the punch.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Karacan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honda Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Karacan.
Karacan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan cracks Honda Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karacan takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Karacan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karacan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Karacan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Honda Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda Jr takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Honda Jr backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Honda Jr misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karacan throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
As Karacan looks to move away, Honda Jr throws a big counter combo but Karacan just gets out of the way.
Honda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda Jr.
Karacan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Honda Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayilton Almeda (ranked 1351 p4p, 755 weight class) and Charles Barkley (ranked 165 p4p, 89 weight class). Almeda comes into the arena with Anota AÃ - MC Lipi blaring out of the sound system. Barkley has chosen Space Jam as his entrance music. Jayilton Almeda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Barkley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeda avoids a kick to the body.
Almeda throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Almeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeda. Almeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeda misses with the combination.
Almeda throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeda moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley checks a low kick from Almeda.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Almeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barkley! But no joy.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Almeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Almeda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barkley's head backwards.
Almeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkley lands with a nice body punch.
Almeda lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Almeda connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
Barkley punishes Almeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Almeda throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Almeda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Almeda misses.
Almeda tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Almeda.
Almeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barkley to score with a decent uppercut.
Almeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barkley to the mat! Barkley manages to get full guard.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeda trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almeda.
Almeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Almeda tries to pass.
Barkley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barkley's head.
Almeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeda postures up and lands a big shot to Barkley's brow.
Almeda trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Almeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almeda.
Barkley pulls Almeda in close to prevent any damage.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeda is working hard here to advance position.
Almeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkley has wrist control.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barkley scores with a nice strike.
Almeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Almeda.
Almeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayilton Almeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Barkley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Almeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley drops Almeda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Almeda looks back up at him and smiles so Barkley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Almeda. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Barkley.
Almeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeda drops Barkley with a left right combo! Almeda follows him down to the ground into side control.
Almeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Almeda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barkley's legs.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Barkley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Almeda trying to mount his opponent but Barkley defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Almeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barkley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Almeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Almeda has control of the leg.
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeda.
Barkley gets back to full guard.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Almeda tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.
Barkley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Almeda pushes down on Barkley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Almeda throwing shots but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Almeda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Almeda prevents Barkley from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeda with shots to the head and body - Barkley looks very uncomfortable down there.
That has opened up Charles Barkley's cut even more.
Almeda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Barkley blocking the ground and pound.
Almeda with good strikes from the mount here!
 Barkley is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Barkley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jayilton Almeda!
A victorious Jayilton Almeda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bits (ranked 1746 p4p, 985 weight class) and Charles Traynor (ranked 226 p4p, 137 weight class). Traynor has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Bits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Traynor!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Traynor scores with a hook.
Traynor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Bits misses the body punch
and Traynor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Traynor.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bits controls his hands.
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traynor moves into range and clinches up with Bits.
Traynor misses with an elbow over the top.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bits scores with a shot to the side of Traynor's head.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Bits.
Bits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bits lands a really nice looking cross but Traynor seems unphased.
Bits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traynor fails to land with a series of punches.
Bits misses with a looping left.
Traynor misses with a few strikes there.
Bits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traynor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traynor is rocked!
Bits slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bits finish him?
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bits moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Traynor! Bits continues to tee off on Traynor, landing with a left and a right! Bits connects with a right hand that leaves Traynor sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bits!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Bits!
A very excited looking Tim Bits 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Camacho (ranked 1371 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Ching Chong Chongching (ranked 170 p4p, 162 weight class). Toni Camacho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ching Chong Chongching's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ching Chong Chongching!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho has a takedown stuffed.
Chongching looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camacho clinches up against the cage.
Camacho is trying to drag Chongching to the mat but Chongching just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chongching is fighting off a takedown attempt but Camacho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chongching to the mat. Chongching regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Chongching is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Camacho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Camacho prevents Chongching from getting back to his feet.
Chongching tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camacho trying to control but Chongching is working from the bottom.
Camacho lands a couple of elbows.
Chongching preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chongching being controlled here, momentarily.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chongching swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camacho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chongching's guard.
Chongching on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chongching felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Camacho tries to pass to full mount but Chongching defends it.
Chongching is trying to stand up here but Camacho is controlling him well.
Camacho wants to work for an arm triangle but Chongching is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camacho wants to work for an arm triangle but Chongching is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camacho wants to work for an arm triangle but Chongching is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chongching blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camacho.
Camacho content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Camacho is looking for a kimura but Chongching is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage.
Camacho throwing shots but Chongching is blocking nicely.
Chongching is trying to stand back up but Camacho is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camacho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chongching to the ground. Camacho is now in Chongching's guard.
Chongching has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Camacho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chongching is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chongching is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chongching escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camacho wants to clinch
and Chongching counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho tries to clinch there but Chongching circles away.
A jab from Chongching misses.
Camacho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chongching counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho tries to clinch up but Chongching circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Chongching was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camacho showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho is pressing down on Chongching's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chongching is holding on for now.
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 Toni Camacho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Chongching does no damage.
Camacho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Camacho stops Chongching from getting back to his feet.
Chongching is refusing to be controlled, as Camacho sits in half guard.
Camacho not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camacho is trying to control. Chongching wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chongching is looking to control Camacho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chongching avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho working Chongching over with strikes.
Camacho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Camacho wants to take a breather but Chongching is having none of it.
Camacho drops an elbow to the side of Chongching's head.
Camacho content to control rather than advance.
Camacho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chongching sees it coming and defends easily.
Chongching makes his way to full guard, as Camacho worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chongching trying to keep a closed guard but Camacho is proving a slippery customer.
Toni Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camacho being controlled here momentarily.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Chongching keeps moving.
Camacho prevents Chongching from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chongching is looking for the big counter here.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chongching is having none of it.
Camacho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chongching sprawls well initially but Camacho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chongching pushes Camacho off and gets back to his feet.
Chongching misses with the combination.
Camacho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camacho closes the distance but Chongching moves to the side
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looks to clinch
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chongching slaps away a takedown attempt from Camacho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho darts in trying to clinch
and Chongching counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camacho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chongching looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chongching throws Camacho to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chong Chongching showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Chongching sprawls well.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Camacho fails to land the takedown.
Chongching looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camacho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chongching is looking for a sweep.
Camacho trying to control the position but Chongching is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camacho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Camacho 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.
Chongching is looking for a sweep.
Chongching throws Camacho to one side and escapes!
Chongching swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Chongching misses.
Camacho has Chongching up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries a body shot but Chongching blocks it.
Chongching blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chongching is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Camacho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chongching after a bit of a struggle.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Chongching breaks the clinch.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chongching but Chongching pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chongching paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Chongching sprawls well. He's pushed Camacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Chongching counter with a right hand.
It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Ching Chong Chongching is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chongching counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chongching bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
 Camacho is rocked!
Chongching flashes Camacho a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Camacho's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Camacho crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Chongching punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Chong Chongching!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michele Rene Gaspard (ranked 1315 p4p, 1689 weight class) and Dallas Flanders (ranked 121 p4p, 148 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michele Rene Gaspard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Flanders!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspard throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaspard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaspard tries to clinch but Flanders is having none of it.
Flanders steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Flanders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaspard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flanders counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gaspard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaspard misses with a looping left.
Gaspard 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.
Gaspard wants to clinch up but Flanders keeps it at a distance.
Flanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaspard lands a head shot.
Flanders drops his hands momentarily and Gaspard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspard throws an off balance right hand
and Flanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaspard is rocked!
Gaspard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Gaspard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaspard works on Flanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Flanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaspard swings for the body but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaspard seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaspard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaspard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flanders's head.
Gaspard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaspard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaspard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Gaspard misses
and Flanders counters with a nice right hand that sends Gaspard toppling to the canvas! Gaspard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flanders finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaspard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard forces Flanders back against the cage and clinches.
Gaspard has Flanders pressed against the cage, preventing Flanders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaspard misses with some punches.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Flanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspard drops back down to his feet.
Gaspard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gaspard is working an open guard so Flanders takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gaspard looks to clinch
and Flanders counters with a thumping low kick.
Gaspard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaspard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaspard keeps control of Flanders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaspard jumps guard.
Flanders stands up from Gaspard's guard - Flanders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gaspard tries to clinch but Flanders is having none of it.
Flanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders blocks a jab.
Gaspard backing away here, and Flanders unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Flanders moves away from the strike by Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flanders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gaspard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flanders tries to keep at a distance but Gaspard has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspard.
Gaspard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gaspard is working an open guard so Flanders takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gaspard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flanders is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gaspard is looking to clinch but Flanders is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard forces Flanders back against the cage and clinches.
Flanders is trying to break free.
Gaspard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaspard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michele Rene Gaspard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanders breaks the clinch.
Flanders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaspard moves into the clinch successfully.
Flanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a shot from downtown. Flanders moves away and avoids it.
And Flanders responds with a good body kick, but Gaspard manages to step out the way in time.
Gaspard is looking to clinch but Flanders is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaspard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flanders counters with a left right combination that sends Gaspard crashing to the mat - Flanders wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Gaspard out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Flanders!
During a confident post fight interview, Dallas Flanders 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 1836 p4p, 1277 weight class) and Diablo Oliveira (ranked 236 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diablo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oliveira is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oliveira! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oliveira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masahiko Kimura!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dharya Bhate (ranked 1061 p4p, 578 weight class) and Gopnik Skwat (ranked 96 p4p, 52 weight class). Bhate comes to the cage accompanied by Diwali Madness. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dharya Bhate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gopnik Skwat!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skwat lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bhate sprawling to the canvas. Skwat follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bhate hang on?
Bhate is rocked!
Skwat is looking to advance position but Bhate won't allow it.
Oh Bhate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhate seems to have got his legs back now.
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skwat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skwat!
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!
Bhate manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bhate is working for a kimura but Skwat is defending it quite comfortably.
Skwat wants to control but Bhate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwat looking for submissions off his back.
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skwat actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate is looking to advance position but Skwat won't allow it.
Bhate is looking for a kimura but Skwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bhate to get the leverage.
Skwat wants to control but Bhate is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bhate is working for an americana but Skwat has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bhate was thinking about the submission.
Bhate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skwat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhate has Skwat in his guard.
Bhate seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Skwat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bhate looking for a guillotine here but Skwat defends easily.
Bhate has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skwat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bhate.
Bhate is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skwat is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skwat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhate to take his back!
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Skwat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Skwat is hanging on to Bhate's back as he tries to escape.
Bhate is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Skwat controlling the positon.
Skwat is hanging on to Bhate's back as he tries to escape.
Bhate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skwat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skwat!
Bhate manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skwat's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Bhate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skwat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bhate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bhate throws a sloppy body shot
and Skwat counters with a low kick, right behind Bhate 's knee.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Bhate moved out of range nicely.
Skwat moves out of range as Bhate strikes.
Bhate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Bhate blocks a head kick by Skwat.
Skwat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bhate under the eye.
Skwat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bhate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Bhate as he connects with a hook.
Skwat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bhate's sensitive parts.
Bhate misses with a hook to the body
letting Skwat counter with a right hand.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Bhate.
Skwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skwat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwat throws the kick towards the body but Bhate avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bhate misses the target.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bhate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skwat misses with a body shot.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skwat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skwat cracks Bhate with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Skwat - that landed with a thud.
Skwat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Skwat.
Skwat lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skwat.
Skwat can't find room to land a body shot as Bhate controls the action.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat lands with a short shot to the head.
Bhate misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skwat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Skwat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwat scores with a shot to the side of Bhate's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skwat.
Bhate misses with the head strike.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skwat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Skwat as the two fighters clinch.
Skwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skwat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skwat scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhate tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Bhate back against the cage.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat jumps guard and drags Bhate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bhate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skwat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhate has Skwat in his guard.
Bhate wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhate has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skwat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skwat pulls his head out easily.
Bhate is trying to get back to full guard.
Skwat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bhate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwat controlling the position easily from mount.
Skwat fails to advance to Bhate's back.
Gopnik Skwat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bhate digs a good body shot into Skwat's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Bhate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bhate.
Skwat throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bhate misses its target.
Skwat ducks right into an uppercut from Bhate.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
and Bhate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skwat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skwat tries to move into range but Bhate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhate. Skwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhate.
Bhate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Bhate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bhate takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Skwat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skwat throws a low kick, looking for Bhate's leg but Bhate calmly moves out of range.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Bhate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Skwat and Bhate goes tumbling to the canvas! Skwat follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Skwat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwat uses his free foot to push down on Bhate's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bhate.
Skwat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bhate working to try and regain half guard.
Skwat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skwat is continuing to stall.
Skwat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhate to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skwat 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.
Skwat has the hooks in. Bhate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Skwat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bhate defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bhate tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwat controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skwat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Skwat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dharya Bhate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 239 p4p, 338 weight class) and Isopaa Hunter (ranked 30 p4p, 42 weight class). Isopaa Hunter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Baki Hanma's chin.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Hunter.
Hanma breaks the clinch.
Hanma throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
Hanma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Hanma.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hanma scores with a head kick. Hunter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter has Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma slowing the pace effectively.
Hunter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hanma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hanma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Hunter wants to stall.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hanma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Hunter tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Hanma shakes him off and moves away.
Hunter lunges at Hanma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanma's hand.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunter has Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanma defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Hanma.
Good shot there by Hunter.
Hanma is rocked!
Hunter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Hanma in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma blocking some punches.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Hunter 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.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunter walks into a jab.
It looks like Isopaa Hunter has been cut.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hanma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunter darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hanma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanma throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Hanma only half commits.
Hunter throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Hanma.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Hunter drops Hanma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanma looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunter forces Hanma back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter tests Hanma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Hanma tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunter slips a jab from Hanma.
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isopaa Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Hanma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanma digs a good hook to Hunter's body.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanma moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter jabs at Hanma's body.
Hunter throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunter scores with a body shot.
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanma off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
Hanma tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Hanma.
Hunter tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunter misses.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Hanma, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Hanma throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Hanma is trying to force a seperation but Hunter has the dominant position.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanma wants to stall.
Hunter cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Hunter.
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma taking a breather.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanma breaks the clinch.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hunter cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunter lands a big right hand that sends Hanma crashing to the mat! Hunter stays standing though and waves Hanma back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hanma to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hanma looks to clinch but Hunter throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hanma taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Isopaa Hunter!
Isopaa Hunter is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Isopaa Hunter, 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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