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HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smack (ranked 25376 p4p, 25578 weight class) and Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi (ranked 553 p4p, 543 weight class). Moukh El Rahbi has chosen Starman as his entrance music. Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Smack's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moukh El Rahbi closes the distance and clinches.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Moukh El Rahbi fails to pull guard.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smack's waist but Smack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moukh El Rahbi off to one side.
Smack throws a big counter combination but Moukh El Rahbi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a takedown attempt - Smack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moukh El Rahbi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moukh El Rahbi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack manages to break the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smack dodges the punch combination from Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moukh El Rahbi instigates a clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi jumps guard but Smack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Moukh El Rahbi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moukh El Rahbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smack. Smack obviously looking to wear him down.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots and misses
and Smack counters with a straight right hand.
Moukh El Rahbi wants to clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moukh El Rahbi clinches with his opponent.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to pull guard but Smack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack lands a high kick!
Moukh El Rahbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moukh El Rahbi throws out a counter right but Smack avoids it with no problem.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smack sprawls well. Smack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukh El Rahbi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moukh El Rahbi just manages to avoid it.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smack sprawls well. He's pushed Moukh El Rahbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moukh El Rahbi back to the cage. Smack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smack slaps away a takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Smack.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moukh El Rahbi or perhaps it was just good defense by Smack, which made it look bad.
Moukh El Rahbi looks winded!
Smack thuds his right hand into Moukh El Rahbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moukh El Rahbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smack scores with a jab to the body.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smack sprawls well. Smack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Smack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moukh El Rahbi just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moukh El Rahbi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smack controlling the action here for a moment.
Smack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Moukh El Rahbi drops back down to his feet.
Smack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moukh El Rahbi wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Smack misses with a double jab
and Smack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smack throws a combination. Moukh El Rahbi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smack connects with a solid leg kick.
Smack lands a front kick.
Smack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smack leaves Moukh El Rahbi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack misses with the combination.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi. Moukh El Rahbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Moukh El Rahbi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smack circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moukh El Rahbi or perhaps it was just good defense by Smack, which made it look bad.
Moukh El Rahbi is breathing heavily.
Smack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with the takedown.
Smack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moukh El Rahbi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukh El Rahbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Smack keeps Moukh El Rahbi at a distance using the push kick.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moukh El Rahbi blocks a head kick by Smack.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moukh El Rahbi moves into the clinch.
Smack breaks the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in looking for a takedown but Smack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moukh El Rahbi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smack lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukh El Rahbi dives in and grabs Smack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smack pushes down on Moukh El Rahbi's head and hops out.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Smack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukh El Rahbi.
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Moukh El Rahbi shoots in.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with the takedown
and Smack counters with a series of strikes. Moukh El Rahbi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moukh El Rahbi needs to keep his hands up - Smack had a free shot at his head there.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smack scores with a head kick.
Smack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Moukh El Rahbi on that attempt.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Smack.
Moukh El Rahbi is looking to clinch but Smack is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a few strikes there.
Smack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smack connects with an inside leg kick.
Smack swings for the body but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moukh El Rahbi jabs Smack right on the nose. Smack blinks but takes it well.
Moukh El Rahbi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack with a nice calf kick.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moukh El Rahbi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots and misses
and Smack counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Smack connects with a jab.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smack throws a head kick that half lands.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smack is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moukh El Rahbi.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a nice looking combination but Smack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moukh El Rahbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Moukh El Rahbi ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Moukh El Rahbi on that attempt.
Smack lands with a nice body kick.
Moukh El Rahbi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smack.
Smack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moukh El Rahbi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Smack scores with a push kick.
Smack clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukh El Rahbi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smack controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Moukh El Rahbi jumps guard but Smack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moukh El Rahbi is trying to pull guard but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Smack keeps control of Moukh El Rahbi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moukh El Rahbi can do to turn this around?
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a takedown attempt - Smack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smack is looking to slow Moukh El Rahbi down with leg kicks.
That's two 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.
No joy there for Smack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moukh El Rahbi misses with a wild body shot.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moukh El Rahbi is defended easily by Smack.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smack defends it nicely.
No luck for Moukh El Rahbi with that takedown attempt.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in but no luck this time.
Moukh El Rahbi throws a jab when Smack was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smack.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smack throws a body punch but Moukh El Rahbi moves out of range.
Smack lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch
and Smack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Moukh El Rahbi ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moukh El Rahbi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack lands a head kick. Moukh El Rahbi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moukh El Rahbi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Moukh El Rahbi looks to move away, Smack throws a big counter combo but Moukh El Rahbi just gets out of the way.
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Moukh El Rahbi tries to clinch there but Smack circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi has Smack up against the cage in a clinch.
Smack breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moukh El Rahbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moukh El Rahbi fails with a takedown attempt.
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smack swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukh El Rahbi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack keeps Moukh El Rahbi at a distance using the push kick.
Yussuf Moukh El Rahbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack tests Moukh El Rahbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mason (ranked 4576 p4p, 25592 weight class) and Nate Robertson (ranked 377 p4p, 431 weight class). Nate Robertson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robertson sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robertson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robertson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason decides to stand up.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robertson gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robertson, up you get!
Mason tries to work over Robertson's front leg with a kick but Robertson checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason 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.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Mason is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but Mason has passed to side control!
Mason advances to full mount.
Mason lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason raining down shots from the mount!
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason 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.
Mason is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kenny Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Robertson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mason controlling the pace.
Mason winds up and cracks Robertson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Mason forces his way into half guard.
Mason is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Robertson is rocked!
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Robertson quite badly. Robertson pulls Mason in close trying to recover. Mason postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Robertson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Robertson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Galway (ranked 4670 p4p, 5570 weight class) and Kody Larson (ranked 481 p4p, 522 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Galway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Larson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galway as he avoids it easily.
Larson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Galway moves into range and clinches up with Larson.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galway won't allow it.
Larson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noah Galway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galway wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Galway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larson defends well and Galway ends up having to push Larson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galway smiles and moves away.
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Galway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is looking to control Galway's arms but Galway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larson has his back to the cage.
Galway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Galway has him pressed against the cage.
Galway is trying to break the clinch but Larson is controlling him.
Galway is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Larson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson can't find room to land a body shot as Galway controls the action.
Galway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galway misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson avoiding damage.
Galway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galway looks to land a combination. Larson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Kody Larson has been cut.
Galway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larson was covering up waiting for the punch and Galway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galway connects with a couple of short punches.
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galway scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galway connects with a couple of short punches.
Larson is still in real trouble! Can Galway finish him?
Galway arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Larson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Galway!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izaiah Strong (ranked 4488 p4p, 5046 weight class) and Alexander Montegriffo (ranked 458 p4p, 488 weight class). Izaiah Strong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Izaiah Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Montegriffo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Montegriffo working hard to break the clinch.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Montegriffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong lands a left hand.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong pushes Montegriffo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montegriffo prevents a body shot from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montegriffos head.
Montegriffo is trying to stall.
Montegriffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montegriffo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montegriffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong presses Montegriffo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montegriffos head.
A short right from Strong.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montegriffo is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Montegriffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montegriffo looks winded!
Strong throws a big uppercut that drops Montegriffo! More strikes from Strong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Montegriffo lies dazed against the cage as Strong celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izaiah Strong!
The defeated Alexander Montegriffo had this to say: 'Oi, I'll be back. These guys ain't got shit on me on my best day'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josue Everett (ranked 4458 p4p, 5649 weight class) and Jaka Prawira (ranked 325 p4p, 363 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josue Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaka Prawira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira clinches with his opponent.
Everett has Prawira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prawira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prawira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Josue Everett has been cut.
Everett is working for takedown but Prawira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Everett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prawira wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
Everett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett wants to pass to mount but Prawira is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Everett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prawira wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everett's back!
Prawira is looking to control Everett but Everett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Prawira has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Everett.
Everett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prawira.
Everett is keeping busy.
Prawira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Prawira manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Everett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Prawira doesn't have the hooks in and Everett manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Everett postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it.
Everett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prawira controls Everett momentarily but Everett frees himself.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Everett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prawira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Prawira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Everett works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Everett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everett works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Everett wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Prawira working a defensive guard here.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prawira sizes up Everett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Prawira fails to land.
Everett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaka Prawira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josue Everett'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.
Prawira thuds a left hand into Everett's body.
Prawira clinches up with Everett and pushes him back against the cage.
Prawira lands a shoulder strike.
Everett pulls guard successfully.
Prawira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everett striking from his own guard.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Prawira gets to his feet. Everett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Prawira works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira throws a sloppy head kick
and Everett counters by clinching up.
Prawira misses with a body punch.
Everett blocking some punches.
Prawira misses with a knee to the head.
Prawira tries to throw a body punch but Everett avoids it by throwing Prawira back against the cage.
Everett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prawira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Everett is pressing down on Prawira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prawira is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Prawira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Everett thows a huge punch but Prawira dodges it nicely.
Everett prevents Prawira from improving his position.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Prawira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Everett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
Everett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Prawira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Everett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prawira pushes Everett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Everett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Everett scoring with punches from side control.
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prawira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Everett happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Everett looks up at the clock and then as Prawira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Everett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Everett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Everett trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Prawira is trying to get back to half guard.
Everett taking a break here but Prawira is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prawira is trying to get back to full guard.
Prawira pushes Everett off looking to stand but Everett dives back in and keeps control.
Prawira tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.
Everett drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett prevents Prawira from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Everett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josue Everett's cut.
That's time! Everett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Prawira!
Nice takedown defense from Prawira. No joy for Everett on that attempt.
Prawira moves into the clinch successfully.
Everett is working for takedown but Prawira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prawira has Everett pushed against the cage.
Everett prevents a body shot from Prawira.
Prawira stalls.
Prawira struggles to land a body shot inside as Everett controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett has had enough of the clinch but Prawira keeps him there for the moment.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Prawira swings wildly with an uppercut but Everett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett is trying to trip Prawira. He has hold of a leg but Prawira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Everett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Everett controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett pushes down on Prawira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prawira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prawira.
Everett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Everett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prawira wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Everett slips nicely into half guard.
Everett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prawira!
Prawira gets back to half guard.
Everett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Everett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Everett working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett is looking for a kimura here.
Prawira taking some punishment here, with Everett in his half guard.
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Everett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Everett is controlling the pace.
Everett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prawira is in a horrible position here. Everett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Everett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prawira is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action.
Everett working for a submission but Prawira is keeping him at bay.
Prawira is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett avoids the attempt from Prawira to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Everett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Everett!
Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issiaga Kapi Sylla (ranked 4172 p4p, 4538 weight class) and Yababoy Sitsongrit (ranked 153 p4p, 162 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issiaga Kapi Sylla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yababoy Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kapi Sylla with the inside leg kick.
Kapi Sylla with a nice calf kick.
Kapi Sylla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Kapi Sylla misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left and a right that stings Kapi Sylla.
Issiaga Kapi Sylla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapi Sylla wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit misses with a knee strike.
Kapi Sylla swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapi Sylla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapi Sylla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapi Sylla.
Kapi Sylla misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Kapi Sylla manages to get underhooks.
Kapi Sylla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit takes a 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!
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kapi Sylla misses with a punch to the body.
Kapi Sylla tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kapi Sylla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Kapi Sylla throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kapi Sylla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapi Sylla scores with a shoulder strike.
Kapi Sylla tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Kapi Sylla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Issiaga Kapi Sylla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yababoy Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kapi Sylla won't allow it.
Kapi Sylla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapi Sylla struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Kapi Sylla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kapi Sylla.
Sitsongrit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Kapi Sylla on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapi Sylla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapi Sylla struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kapi Sylla struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Kapi Sylla can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Kapi Sylla misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kapi Sylla swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapi Sylla throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Kapi Sylla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kapi Sylla strikes.
Kapi Sylla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kapi Sylla wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kapi Sylla misses the target.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kapi Sylla.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kapi Sylla moved out of range.
Kapi Sylla tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Kapi Sylla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit goes for a double leg but Kapi Sylla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kapi Sylla continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Kapi Sylla - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issiaga Kapi Sylla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kapi Sylla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issiaga Kapi Sylla!
A victorious Issiaga Kapi Sylla thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Tseung (ranked 4313 p4p, 4961 weight class) and Edgar Kidd (ranked 459 p4p, 492 weight class). Tseung comes to the cage accompanied by Kacey Talk - NBA Youngboy. Shinji Tseung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tseung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tseung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidd stuffs the takedown attempt from Tseung. Tseung gets slowly back to his feet.
Tseung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kidd pinned against the cage. Kidd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tseung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Kidd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tseung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tseung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Tseung backing up. Tseung nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Tseung does no damage.
Tseung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Tseung tries to clinch
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Tseung.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tseung throws a big counter combination but Kidd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tseung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tseung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
Tseung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
Tseung is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tseung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tseung is just out of range.
Tseung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseung dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tseung tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it.
Tseung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kidd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice combo by Kidd! Oh, that's hurt him - Tseung falls to the canvas and Kidd follows him into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kidd.
Kidd decides to stand back up. Kidd steps back and let's Tseung get back to his feet.
Kidd drops Tseung with a left right combo! Kidd follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Tseung is rocked!
The referee asks Kidd politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kidd prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh Tseung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tseung wants to control but Kidd postures up.
Kidd stands up and beckons Tseung to his feet.
Tseung seems to have got his legs back now.
Shinji Tseung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tseung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Tseung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edgar Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tseung.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tseung circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kidd - that will leave a mark!
A low kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tseung.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Tseung.
Kidd scoring well with a low kick there.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tseung.
Kidd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kidd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tseung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tseung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tseung shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kidd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tseung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kidd's guard.
Kidd has his feet on Tseung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidd's waist but Kidd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tseung off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tseung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tseung shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Tseung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd throws a left that rocks Tseung and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kidd dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tseung regain composure!
The strikes coming from Kidd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tseung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tseung wants to control but Kidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd stalling.
Edgar Kidd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tseung trying to control but Kidd postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tseung connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tseung tries to land a front kick but Kidd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tseung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidd, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses.
Tseung is looking for a counter combo.
Tseung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Tseung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Tseung ducks down to avoid it.
Tseung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Tseung seems unphased.
Kidd is looking to slow Tseung down with leg kicks.
Tseung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kidd.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd scores with a one two! Tseung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Kidd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tseung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kidd knocks Tseung to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tseung tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Tseung has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
BOOM! Kidd lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tseung. Tseung tries to recover but Kidd is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tseung lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Kidd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zavier Powe (ranked 3661 p4p, 4503 weight class) and Omari Moody (ranked 416 p4p, 460 weight class). Omari Moody is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zavier Powe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omari Moody!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powe tries to close the distance and clinch but Moody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moody throws an overhand right that lands on Powe's shoulder, as Powe tries to avoid the shot.
Moody throws a hook but Powe blocks it.
Powe wants to clinch
and Moody makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Powe.
Moody throws out a counter right but Powe avoids it with no problem.
Powe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powe thinking.
Powe misses with a series of wild punches.
Powe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powe.
Powe wants to clinch up but Moody keeps it at a distance.
Moody tries to bum rush Powe with a series of wild strikes but Powe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powe gets a takedown into half guard.
Moody really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moody is refusing to be controlled, as Powe sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moody wants to control but Powe is keeping busy.
Powe trying to control the pace.
Powe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Powe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Moody is looking to improve his position.
Powe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moody scores with a shot to the body.
Moody lands an overhand right.
It looks like Zavier Powe has been cut.
Moody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powe's head backwards.
Moody looks to throw the jab but Powe is out of range.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Powe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powe misses with a two punch combination.
Moody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powe in his tracks.
Powe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moody momentarily.
Moody scores with a jab.
Moody throws a good cross that connects.
Powe is rocked!
Powe leaves his chin hanging out and Moody seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Powe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Moody!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danko Jones (ranked 2871 p4p, 3476 weight class) and Ryun Sang Min (ranked 300 p4p, 354 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danko Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryun Sang Min!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Sang Min misses.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Sang Min counters by moving into the clinch.
Sang Min decides to pull guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sang Min works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sang Min had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones tries to stand but Sang Min is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Min looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang Min, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sang Min has wrist control.
Sang Min wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sang Min keeps moving.
Jones is really struggling to control Sang Min but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sang Min has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Min is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sang Min down to the mat. Sang Min avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang Min moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Sang Min counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Sang Min to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danko Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Min slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Sang Min looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones 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.
Sang Min preventing the sweep.
Sang Min keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Sang Min stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sang Min gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Sang Min closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Sang Min dominates the positioning.
Jones trying his best to control but Sang Min has mounted him.
Sang Min content just to control the position here.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Sang Min gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sang Min moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Sang Min lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Sang Min just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sang Min wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sang Min is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Sang Min has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryun Sang Min dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sang Min closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sang Min closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Sang Min pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Sang Min avoids it well and moves away.
Danko Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sang Min moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sang Min has him pressed against the cage.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sang Min breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sang Min was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Sang Min tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Ryun Sang Min seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Min shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Danko Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryun Sang Min.
Sang Min with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Sang Min. Sang Min gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Min tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sang Min.
Sang Min moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Ryun Sang Min has been cut.
Sang Min is breathing heavily.
Sang Min takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sang Min checks a leg kick.
Sang Min steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones swings for the body but Sang Min moves out of range.
Jones lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Sang Min changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sang Min fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings for the body but Sang Min moves out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang Min.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Sang Min slips the punch.
Sang Min tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a series of punches but Sang Min avoids them all with ease.
Sang Min has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sang Min successfully pulls guard.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sang Min, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sang Min is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sang Min counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sang Min seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sang Min.
Sang Min is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Sang Min sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Sang Min is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danko Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryun Sang Min's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Sang Min.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Sang Min on that attempt.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sang Min moves away.
Sang Min closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Sang Min getting side control.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sang Min connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Min is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sang Min to get the leverage.
Sang Min content to control rather than advance.
Sang Min prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sang Min is tapping! Great win for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danko Jones!
Danko Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FREECH! (free speech clothing inc with REFUNDS!, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Brooks (ranked 2891 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Adriano Bucombo (ranked 177 p4p, 203 weight class). Terrell Brooks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrell Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adriano Bucombo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Bucombo has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Bucombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Bucombo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Bucombo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bucombo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bucombo.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bucombo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bucombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bucombo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks gets through Bucombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucombo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brooks after a bit of a struggle.
Terrell Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Bucombo.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Bucombo controls the action.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bucombo blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Bucombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bucombo tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Bucombo controls his hands.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Bucombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bucombo prevents a body shot from Brooks.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Bucombo.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Bucombo can't get the takedown.
Bucombo wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terrell Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Bucombo.
A short left from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Bucombo has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Bucombo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Bucombo circles away.
Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bucombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks drives through and clinches with Bucombo against the cage.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bucombo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head.
Bucombo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Bucombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks is pushing Bucombo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brooks lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
A short left from Brooks.
Terrell Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Bucombo controls the action.
Brooks has Bucombo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brooks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bucombo tumbling to the mat - Brooks dives into Bucombo's guard.
Bucombo kicks Brooks off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Bucombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Brooks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Bucombo circles away.
Bucombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Bucombo moves out of range.
Bucombo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bucombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bucombo tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bucombo blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
Brooks pushes Bucombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Bucombo.
Brooks misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks jumps into guard, dragging Bucombo to the mat.
Bucombo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
Bucombo postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bucombo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bucombo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bucombo postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bucombo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bucombo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bucombo won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Bucombo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucombo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bucombo on the ground.
Bucombo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bucombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bucombo throwing strikes but missing.
Bucombo throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bucombo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Terrell Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bucombo throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bucombo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Bucombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bucombo slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Bucombo circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Bucombo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucombo! But no joy.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Bucombo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks tries to clinch but Bucombo moves out of range.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bucombo manages to avoid it.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucombo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bucombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrell Brooks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Brooks!
Terrell Brooks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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