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GAMMA#1121 Hawk v Super PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 2241 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 242 p4p, 224 weight class). Drake's entrance music is Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. A fine choice. Tong Panong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tetris Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Drake.
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Tong Panong improves position.
Drake misses with some punches.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tong Panong.
Drake working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong lands an elbow that stopped Drake in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Tong Panong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong Panong manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Tong Panong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tong Panong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drake off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tong Panong lands with a left to the head.
Drake trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
Drake lands a left hand.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drake cracks Tong Panong with a nice body shot.
A short right from Drake.
Tong Panong lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Tong Panong works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Tong Panong gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Drake tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drake is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Tong Panong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Tong Panong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Drake blocks it.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Drake working aggressively here.
Tong Panong digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Tong Panong landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 body shot lands from Tong Panong as the two fighters clinch.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drake avoiding damage.
Tong Panong is working for takedown but Drake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong wants to take the fight to the mat but Drake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tong Panong.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Tong Panong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tong Panong lands with a light punch inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Tong Panong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake has Tong Panong up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drake instigates a clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong lands with a left to the head.
Tong Panong working Drake over with knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drake taking a breather.
Drake seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tong Panong is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tong Panong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drake regains guard immediately.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing Tong Panong from standing up.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Tong Panong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to control the pace.
Drake is trying to maintain the position but Tong Panong is very close to passing his half guard.
Tong Panong is controlling the pace.
Tong Panong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Drake controls his leg.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Tong Panong sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong moves nicely into side control.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Drake is controlling his arm.
Tong Panong working away.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tong Panong decides to stand back up. Tong Panong steps back and let's Drake get back to his feet.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Tong Panong working Drake over with knees to the body.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Tong Panong lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tong Panong has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Drake is looking to control Tong Panong's arms but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tong Panong up against the cage.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Drake misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake pushes Tong Panong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Drake tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Tong Panong prevents a body shot from Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drake blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake is trying to stall.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Bobby Drake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake controlling the action here for a moment.
Drake misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tong Panong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deer Hunter (ranked 1187 p4p, 1893 weight class) and Jake Paulson (ranked 118 p4p, 183 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deer Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter lunges at Paulson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paulson's hand.
Paulson throws a head kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paulson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Paulson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunter slips under a jab from Paulson.
Paulson misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paulson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunter.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hunter blocks a jab.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paulson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Paulson throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Hunter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paulson moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Paulson shrugs off.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Paulson.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.
Paulson blocks an uppercut.
Paulson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson connects with a knee to the head.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Paulson.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulson.
Paulson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulson keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Paulson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paulson misses with a combination
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Paulson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paulson throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paulson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paulson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paulson misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Paulson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Paulson.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Paulson checks it
and Paulson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Hunter is rocked!
Paulson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hunter out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jake Paulson!
After the big win, Jake Paulson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Richarlison (ranked 1089 p4p, 773 weight class) and Alcide Almunecar (ranked 142 p4p, 104 weight class). Chris Richarlison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Richarlison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcide Almunecar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richarlison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Richarlison misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almunecar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richarlison.
A left lands for Richarlison.
Richarlison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from Richarlison.
Richarlison throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Almunecar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richarlison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richarlison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Almunecar doesn't seem bothered though.
Richarlison misses with a right hand
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richarlison works over Almunecar's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richarlison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Almunecar is out of range.
Richarlison throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richarlison's knee momentarily.
Almunecar cracks a nice hook into Richarlison's ribs.
Richarlison throws an off balance right hand
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
Richarlison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richarlison thuds his right hand into Almunecar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richarlison scores with a jab to the head.
Richarlison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chris Richarlison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almunecar swings for the body but Richarlison moves out of range.
Richarlison tries to land a leg kick but Almunecar saw it coming and moves away.
Richarlison lands a glancing blow to the side of Almunecar's head.
Almunecar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almunecar misses with a straight right.
Richarlison jabs Almunecar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richarlison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almunecar feints a counter leg kick.
Richarlison takes a swing at Almunecar's ribcage but misses.
Richarlison throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Richarlison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richarlison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almunecar. Almunecar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richarlison misses with a double jab
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar punishes Richarlison's body with a nice straight punch.
Richarlison throws a one two combo.
Richarlison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richarlison misses with an uppercut. Almunecar saw that one coming.
Almunecar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richarlison misses with a hook
and Almunecar counters with a nice uppercut.
Richarlison throws a poor cross that misses
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richarlison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almunecar.
Richarlison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Almunecar counters with a head kick.
Almunecar looks to land a left hand but Richarlison moved out of range nicely.
Almunecar scores with a shot to the body.
Richarlison throws a poor cross that misses
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almunecar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Almunecar blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses.
Almunecar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richarlison.
Almunecar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richarlison moves away.
Almunecar staying out of range there.
Richarlison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Almunecar checks it well.
A jab from Richarlison misses.
Almunecar throws out a counter right but Richarlison avoids it with no problem.
Richarlison misses with a kick to the body
and Almunecar counters with a good, hard body kick but Richarlison shrugs it off.
Almunecar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Almunecar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richarlison.
Richarlison misses with a low kick as Almunecar jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almunecar! But no joy.
Richarlison misses with a hook.
Almunecar throws an overhand right that lands on Richarlison's shoulder, as Richarlison tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Richarlison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richarlison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Almunecar throws a front kick aimed at Richarlison's knee but Richarlison avoids it well.
Almunecar misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Almunecar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Almunecar. That's going to slow Richarlison down.
Richarlison scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Almunecar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almunecar is looking to slow Richarlison down with leg kicks.
Almunecar moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almunecar.
Richarlison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Almunecar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richarlison throws a lazy uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almunecar misses the jab.
Richarlison misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richarlison misses with a hook
and Almunecar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Almunecar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richarlison connects with a leg kick.
Richarlison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richarlison 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 Chris Richarlison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Richarlison digs a good body shot into Almunecar's ribs.
Richarlison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richarlison connects with a body shot.
Richarlison with a nice calf kick.
Richarlison throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Richarlison misses its intended target.
Almunecar missing with a left hand there. Richarlison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richarlison thows a leg kick but Almunecar checks it
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Richarlison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almunecar swings for the body but Richarlison moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar swings for the body but Richarlison moves out of range.
Richarlison scores with a decent looking hook.
Richarlison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richarlison throws a big shot that misses.
Richarlison misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richarlison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almunecar thuds a left hand into Richarlison's body.
Almunecar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richarlison throws a leg kick but Almunecar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Almunecar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richarlison.
Richarlison half committed to a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Almunecar.
Richarlison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almunecar.
An attempted straight right counter from Richarlison misses the target.
Almunecar stuns Richarlison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richarlison misses with a body punch
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almunecar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richarlison.
Almunecar just misses with a punch to the body.
Richarlison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almunecar.
Almunecar staying out of range there.
Richarlison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almunecar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richarlison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almunecar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richarlison throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almunecar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richarlison tried to counter with a leg kick but Almunecar avoided it.
Richarlison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richarlison moves out of range of the body kick from Almunecar.
Richarlison throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richarlison throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richarlison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almunecar counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almunecar. Richarlison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richarlison.
Richarlison swings widly with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
Richarlison throws a lazy uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richarlison thinking.
Almunecar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Richarlison misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Richarlison misses
and Almunecar counters with a body kick that stops Richarlison in his tracks momentarily.
Richarlison throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almunecar avoids the head kick by Richarlison.
Richarlison throws an off balance right hand
and Almunecar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richarlison cracks Almunecar with a good jab.
Almunecar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almunecar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Almunecar scoring well with a low kick there.
Almunecar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richarlison.
Almunecar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Richarlison misses with a hook to the body
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richarlison with a nice calf kick.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from Richarlison.
Almunecar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Almunecar walks into a straight right hand from Richarlison.
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!
Almunecar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richarlison.
Almunecar just misses with a punch to the body.
Richarlison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richarlison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar counters with an outside leg kick.
Richarlison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almunecar manages to avoid it.
Almunecar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richarlison.
Richarlison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Almunecar. Almunecar obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Richarlison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Almunecar doesn't seem phased though.
Richarlison looks to throw the jab but Almunecar is out of range.
Almunecar blocks a jab.
Richarlison defending well as Almunecar loads up on a big left hand.
Almunecar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richarlison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richarlison scores with a sloppy right hand. Almunecar should have avoided that one.
Richarlison scores with a leg kick.
Richarlison throws a leg kick but Almunecar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richarlison moves out of range of the strikes.
Richarlison throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Almunecar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richarlison with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Almunecar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richarlison's sensitive parts.
Almunecar lands a head shot.
Richarlison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almunecar.
Richarlison swings widly with a right hand
and Richarlison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richarlison throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almunecar moves out of range as Richarlison strikes.
Almunecar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richarlison takes a swing at Almunecar's ribcage but misses.
Richarlison blocks the body kick.
Richarlison connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Almunecar.
Richarlison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Almunecar is out of range and Richarlison settles back down.
Almunecar slips under a jab.
Richarlison misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richarlison misses with a low kick.
Almunecar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Richarlison.
Richarlison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Richarlison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almunecar moves away.
Richarlison throws a hook but Almunecar blocks it.
Richarlison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Almunecar throws out the jab.
Richarlison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richarlison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richarlison misses the shot to the body.
Richarlison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Almunecar on the side of the head.
Almunecar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almunecar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richarlison throws a looping overhand right but Almunecar ducks down to avoid it.
Richarlison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almunecar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Almunecar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richarlison lands with a cross.
That's two 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!
Almunecar scores with a jab to the head.
Richarlison loads up on a big right hand but Almunecar slips the punch.
Richarlison misses with a body punch
and Richarlison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Almunecar.
Richarlison throws a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a nice uppercut.
Almunecar misses with a kick to the body.
Richarlison misses with a hook
and Almunecar counters with an outside leg kick.
Richarlison lands a really nice looking cross but Almunecar seems unphased.
Richarlison throws a shot from downtown. Almunecar moves away and avoids it.
Richarlison misses with a body punch
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almunecar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Almunecar. Beautiful body shot.
Richarlison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almunecar throws a jab when Richarlison was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Richarlison.
Richarlison misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richarlison throws a poor cross that misses
and Almunecar counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Richarlison.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almunecar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut. Richarlison saw that one coming.
Richarlison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Richarlison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almunecar.
Jab by Almunecar.
Richarlison throws a head kick that misses
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richarlison doesn't seem phased though.
Almunecar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richarlison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richarlison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almunecar counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar misses with a low kick as Richarlison jumps back.
Richarlison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richarlison misses the jab.
Alcide Almunecar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almunecar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richarlison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Richarlison throws a leg kick but Almunecar checks it.
Almunecar scores with a body shot.
Richarlison throws a poor cross that misses
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richarlison lands a really nice looking cross but Almunecar seems unphased.
Richarlison throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with an inside leg kick.
Richarlison throws an off balance right hand
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almunecar avoids the body shot from Richarlison.
Almunecar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richarlison misses with a right hand
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almunecar misses with a straight left.
Richarlison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alcide Almunecar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Almunecar 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alcide Almunecar!
A victorious Alcide Almunecar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Li Citra (ranked 1043 p4p, 905 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 140 p4p, 123 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Li Citra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Li Citra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li Citra lands with a shot to the body.
Li Citra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Li Citra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li Citra scores with a hook.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li Citra.
Donk. Li Citra catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Li Citra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Li Citra.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li Citra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li Citra lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li Citra misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li Citra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Li Citra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range as Li Citra strikes.
Li Citra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li Citra lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Li Citra finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Li Citra keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li Citra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li Citra. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Li Citra - that will leave a mark!
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Li Citra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Li Citra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li Citra manages to avoid it.
Li Citra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Li Citra lands with a cross.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Li Citra is just out of range.
Li Citra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Li Citra. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Li Citra lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li Citra. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li Citra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Li Citra's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li Citra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li Citra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Citra.
Li Citra misses the shot to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Li Citra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li Citra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Li Citra manages to step out the way in time.
Li Citra throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Li Citra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li Citra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li Citra scores with a jab.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li Citra finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Li Citra moves into the clinch successfully.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li Citra lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li Citra digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li Citra pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Li Citra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Li Citra.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Li Citra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li Citra scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Citra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
A short uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li Citra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li Citra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Li Citra coming out on top.
Li Citra misses the jab.
Li Citra throws a body shot but no joy.
Li Citra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Li Citra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li Citra fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Li Citra instigates a clinch.
Luca Li Citra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li Citra pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Li Citra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li Citra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li Citra misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Citra can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra blocking some punches.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
Hunt tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
A left hand lands to the body for Li Citra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Li Citra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Li Citra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra blocking some punches.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li Citra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Li Citra lands a right hand.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Li Citra.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li Citra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li Citra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li Citra moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Li Citra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Li Citra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra lands a body shot.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li Citra.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li Citra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Li Citra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li Citra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Li Citra on the inside.
 Hunt is rocked!
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Li Citra finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hunt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hunt drops to his knees and Li Citra pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Li Citra!
Our winner, Luca Li Citra, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Mansour (ranked 965 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Emmerson Mile (ranked 34 p4p, 67 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Mansour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmerson Mile!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansour darts in and clinches Mile up against the cage.
Mile misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Mile.
Mansour lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mansour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mile prevents a body shot from Mansour.
Mile blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mile fails to land.
Mile blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Mile misses with the head strike.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
Mansour lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mansour as Mile tries to tie him up.
Mansour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansour.
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!
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Mile is trying to force a seperation but Mansour has the dominant position.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mile backwards.
Mile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mile tries to throw a body punch but Mansour avoids it by throwing Mile back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansour goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mile tries a body shot but Mansour blocks it.
Mile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mile is trying to maintain a safe position but Mansour gets an underhook and turns Mile into the cage.
Mansour is working Mile over against the cage.
Mile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miles head.
A short uppercut from Mansour.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Mile.
Mile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mile working aggressively here.
Mile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mansour smiles and moves away.
Mile throws a head kick but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour avoids the head kick by Mile.
A jab lands there for Mansour.
Mansour misses with a right hand
and Mile counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansour is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mile.
Mile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a body shot.
Mile flicks out a counter leg kick but Mansour steps away.
Mile gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Mansour misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Mansour lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mile backwards.
Mile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mile.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mile jumps guard but Mansour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mile is trying to pull guard but Mansour has him pressed against the cage.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmerson Mile.
Mansour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mile jumps guard but Mansour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
Mile looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Mansour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mansour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mile backwards.
Mile misses with a punch on the inside.
Mile blocking some punches.
Mile working aggressively here.
Mile lands a left hand.
Mile takes a shot to the head.
Mile lands a shoulder strike.
Mile is trying to break the clinch but Mansour is controlling him.
Mile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mile backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Mile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Mile's head.
Mansour lands an uppercut.
Mile jumps guard but Mansour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansour tries to work over Mile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mile swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Mile.
Mansour makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mansour as Mile tries to tie him up.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Mile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Mile blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mile prevents a body shot from Mansour.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mansour lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Mile swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mile moves into the clinch successfully.
Mile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Mile tries a body shot but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Mile lands with a left to the head.
Mansour's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mansour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seth Mansour has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mile throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Mile.
Mile blocks a body shot from Mansour.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansour.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Mile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mile working aggressively here.
Mile swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansour lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mile.
Mile misses with some punches.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miles head.
Mile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mile misses with a body punch.
Mile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mansour lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mansour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mansour smiles and moves away.
Mansour lands a jab to Mile's midsection.
Mile is breathing heavily.
Mansour throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mansour gets a clinch.
Mansour tries to work over Mile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
Mansour digs a right hand underneath Mile's ribcage. Mile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Mansour.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mile tries to work over Mansour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mile misses with some punches.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
Mile tries to stall but Mansour uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mile misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mansour presses Mile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mile prevents a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour tries to work over Mile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mile misses with some punches.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansour lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mansour prevents a body shot from Mile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mile.
Mile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mile.
Mansour misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Mile controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mansour.
Mansour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mile can do to turn this around?
Mansour digs a right hand underneath Mile's ribcage. Mile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miles head.
Mansour misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mansour.
Mansour scores with a hook to the body.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mansour throws a big uppercut that drops Mile! More strikes from Mansour and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mile lies dazed against the cage as Mansour celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
During a confident post fight interview, Seth Mansour 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 Buster Glover (ranked 275 p4p, 607 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 33 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Glover checks it.
Glover thumps Garcia with a low kick.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Glover checks it
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Glover walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Glover's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Glover clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Glover.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
Glover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Glover is controlling the position.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Glover.
A hook to the body from Glover.
Garcia looks winded!
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Glover waves Garcia back to his feet!
Garcia is rocked!
That has opened up Diego Garcia's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Garcia square on the jaw! Damn, Garcia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 345 p4p, 530 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 51 p4p, 71 weight class). Payton has chosen Andre Nickatina - Yeah as his entrance music. Walter Payton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Akutagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akutagawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akutagawa throws out a powerful jab.
Akutagawa scores with a leg kick.
Akutagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton staying out of range there.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
An attempted straight right counter from Akutagawa misses the target.
Payton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Akutagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Akutagawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton throws a hook but Akutagawa blocks it.
Akutagawa scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the nose.
Akutagawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Payton finds it's way round the side to connect with Akutagawa's head.
Payton dips to his left and cracks Akutagawa with an uppercut!
Payton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akutagawa throws a body kick that misses.
Payton unleashes a big counter combination but Akutagawa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payton throws a jab when Akutagawa was well out of range.
It looked like Akutagawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa throws a lazy head kick
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryu Akutagawa's cut is getting worse.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akutagawa misses with a head kick.
Payton throws out a counter right but Akutagawa avoids it with no problem.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton avoids the head kick by Akutagawa.
Payton lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton throws a jab when Akutagawa was well out of range.
Akutagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Akutagawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooh!!! Akutagawa has knocked Payton down with a huge combo! Akutagawa steps away and waves a wobbly Payton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Payton is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Payton. Those never looked like landing.
Akutagawa is looking for a counter combo.
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Akutagawa finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Walter Payton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullsh*t'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 432 p4p, 313 weight class) and André Levesque (ranked 30 p4p, 11 weight class). André Levesque 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, André Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Levesque leaves Anudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levesque blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levesque as he avoids it easily.
Levesque throws a right hand that misses
and Anudo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque punishes Anudo's body with a nice straight punch.
Anudo lands a head kick!
Levesque defending well as Anudo loads up on a big left hand.
André Levesque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levesque.
A little feinted left hand from Anudo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Levesque circles away easily
and Anudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levesque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Anudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Levesque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Anudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque lands a big uppercut and Anudo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anudo looks OK. Levesque waves Anudo back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Levesque.
Levesque misses with a kick to the body
and Anudo counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Levesque.
Anudo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Levesque's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Levesque blocks a head kick by Anudo.
Levesque throws a right hand that misses
and Anudo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Levesque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levesque gets caught napping as Anudo dives in and scores a takedown. Levesque manages to retain guard.
Anudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
Anudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Anudo stands and throws Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levesque prevents Anudo from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is trying to control Anudo's posture but Anudo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levesque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anudo 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.
Anudo wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Anudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but André Levesque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levesque is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anudo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anudo manages to avoid it.
Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anudo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anudo looks to land a left hand but Levesque moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anudo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Levesque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo misses with a body kick.
Levesque throws a hook but Anudo avoids it easily.
Anudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Levesque moves out of range of the body kick.
Anudo slips a straight right by Levesque.
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levesque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anudo is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Anudo finds it's way through Levesque's defenses.
Anudo throws a low kick but Levesque avoids it.
Anudo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levesque was covering up waiting for the punch and Anudo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levesque wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque is controlling Anudo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anudo slips nicely into half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
Levesque keeps control of the position as Anudo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque controlling well, preventing Anudo from escaping the position.
Levesque trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anudo doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levesque controlling well, preventing Anudo from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but André Levesque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Anudo.
Mac Anudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levesque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Levesque swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Levesque tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anudo is in Levesque's guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Levesque is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque is pulling down on Anudo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anudo, at least for the moment.
Anudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Levesque holds on and takes a little breather.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Levesque pulls Anudo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anudo lands with a cross.
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.
Levesque checks a low kick from Anudo.
Anudo connects with a leg kick.
Anudo gets the takedown into side control.
Anudo looking to control but instead Levesque has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anudo wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
Anudo throwing shots but Levesque is blocking nicely.
Levesque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Anudo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Anudo eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Levesque, not yet.
Anudo trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anudo misses with an uppercut. Levesque saw that one coming.
Anudo tests Levesque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Levesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Anudo. Anudo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo looks to throw the jab but Levesque is out of range.
Levesque steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levesque 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André Levesque!
During a confident post fight interview, André Levesque 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 176 p4p, 136 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 12 p4p, 8 weight class). Deane comes into the arena with Cinderella Man blaring out of the sound system. Will Wrecks 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane misses with an uppercut
and Wrecks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wrecks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deane is defended easily by Wrecks.
Deane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wrecks has control of Deane's left arm, preventing Deane from doing any damage.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecks has wrist control.
Wrecks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane being controlled here momentarily.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane postures up in Wrecks's guard and throws a big left but Wrecks blocks it.
Wrecks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecks has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deane postures up in Wrecks's guard and throws a big left but Wrecks blocks it.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrecks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane 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.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wrecks's head.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrecks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrecks managing to control the position.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecks has wrist control.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Wrecks blocks nicely.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrecks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecks keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Wrecks blocks nicely.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrecks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrecks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Deane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deane throws a shot from downtown. Wrecks moves away and avoids it.
Deane looks to throw the jab but Wrecks is out of range.
Deane connects with a crisp jab.
Deane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deane lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrecks's head.
Deane scores with a hook.
Deane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrecks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrecks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deane misses the body punch
and Wrecks counters with a good, hard body kick but Deane shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrecks counters with a low kick, right behind Deane 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrecks cracks Deane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wrecks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Deane to stand back up!
Deane is rocked!
It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Will Wrecks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deane tries for a takedown but Wrecks circles away easily
and Wrecks counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 1 p4p, 62 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Fleximario comes to the cage accompanied by Funkmeister. Salajudin Ii is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: На белом. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario slips under a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Jab, jab by Salajudin Ii - just one landing.
Salajudin Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleximario lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot.
Fleximario connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fleximario moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fleximario's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salajudin Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleximario is retaining full guard.
Fleximario is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salajudin Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleximario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salajudin Ii stands and throws Fleximario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salajudin Ii goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fleximario rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salajudin Ii's guard! Nice work there by Fleximario!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario wants to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii is keeping the position.
Salajudin Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salajudin Ii is looking to advance position but Fleximario won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fleximario has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salajudin Ii is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salajudin Ii tries to pass to full mount but Fleximario defends it.
Salajudin Ii is stalling here. Fleximario is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salajudin Ii seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fleximario has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salajudin Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fleximario presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Salajudin Ii tries to reverse the position but Fleximario maintains control.
Salajudin Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fleximario controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fleximario lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Fleximario shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleximario takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Salajudin Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Fleximario keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fleximario looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleximario takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salajudin Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salajudin Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salajudin Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fleximario with a nice calf kick.
Salajudin Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
Salajudin Ii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleximario defends it well.
Fleximario misses with a straight right.
Salajudin Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fleximario works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Fleximario scores with a leg kick.
Hawk Fleximario is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleximario scores with a jab to the head.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Fleximario throws a low kick, looking for Salajudin Ii's leg but Salajudin Ii calmly moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii with the counter takedown but Fleximario avoids it easily.
Fleximario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salajudin Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleximario throws a wild body kick that Salajudin Ii sees coming a mile off.
Salajudin Ii punishes Fleximario's body with a nice straight punch.
Fleximario looks to throw a body kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fleximario is on top in guard.
Salajudin Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleximario is stalling in the full guard.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle here but Fleximario uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Salajudin Ii manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to control here.
Salajudin Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleximario tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salajudin Ii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fleximario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control but can't.
Salajudin Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleximario is thwarting Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the position.
Fleximario content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that second 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.
Salajudin Ii walks into a jab.
Fleximario takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Salajudin Ii with the counter takedown but Fleximario avoids it easily.
Salajudin Ii fails with the takedown
and Fleximario counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fleximario scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Salajudin Ii does no damage.
Fleximario lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salajudin Ii takes a step back to recover.
Salajudin Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleximario thows a body kick. Salajudin Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleximario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salajudin Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleximario cracks a nice hook into Salajudin Ii's ribs.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fleximario.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fleximario cracks Salajudin Ii with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fleximario has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salajudin Ii to stand back up!
Salajudin Ii is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Fleximario connects with the perfect overhand right and Salajudin Ii falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Fleximario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario retains his super heavyweight title!
Hawk Fleximario thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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