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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Askren (ranked 2099 p4p, 3092 weight class) and Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 128 p4p, 172 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriele Ghiotto!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghiotto swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Askren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Askren lands in his opponent's guard.
Askren trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto seems keen to control Askren's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghiotto trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Askren trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto controlling Askren's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Ghiotto.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ghiotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto misses with a body kick.
Ghiotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Askren trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto looking to control.
Askren is fighting to break Ghiotto's control of his arms but Ghiotto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ghiotto keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto is trying to keep Askren in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ghiotto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghiotto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Askren stands up and waves to Ghiotto to follow him.
Askren slips under a jab from Ghiotto.
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ghiotto on his heels. He'll look to pass Ghiotto's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghiotto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is fighting to break Ghiotto's control of his arms but Ghiotto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghiotto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghiotto is controlling Askren's posture.
Askren stays in close to Ghiotto's body and controls the position.
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 Jake Askren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghiotto.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghiotto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Ghiotto controls the action.
Askren avoiding damage as Ghiotto throws knees to the body.
Ghiotto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ghiotto is trying is best to control the position here.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ghiotto wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto keeping control of the position.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is pressing down on Ghiotto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghiotto is holding on for now.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Askren trying to control the action but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ghiotto lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren darts in and clinches Ghiotto up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ghiotto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Askren presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ghiotto stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Ghiotto tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Ghiotto back against the cage.
Askren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ghiotto regains guard immediately.
Ghiotto is working an open guard so Askren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ghiotto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Askren rather than just go for the knockout.
Askren gets a double leg takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Ghiotto 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.
Askren trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto striking off his back but it's not causing Askren any problems.
Ghiotto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Askren has his hands clasped together but Ghiotto extends and breaks Askren's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ghiotto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriele Ghiotto!
Gabriele Ghiotto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 1652 p4p, 2161 weight class) and Erica Santana (ranked 113 p4p, 132 weight class). Santana has chosen Scream - OG Ron C as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erica Santana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a combination that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santana!
Santana bucks up and tries to throw Bin-Semen off but instead Bin-Semen has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin-Semen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bin-Semen controls the action.
Bin-Semen lands a shot to the head.
Bin-Semen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santana.
Bin-Semen missing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Bin-Semen.
Santana trying to get back to his feet but Bin-Semen is in full control for now.
Santana is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Bin-Semen.
Santana defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bin-Semen's arms.
Bin-Semen is punishing Santana with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is in bad spot here.
Bin-Semen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Santana covering up well under a series of strikes from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Santana has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bin-Semen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trapped and Bin-Semen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Bin-Semen is landing with strikes. Santana can't take much more of this.
Bin-Semen struggling to land strikes to the head as Santana covers up.
Bin-Semen connects with a big shot to the side of Santana's head.
Bin-Semen is landing with strikes. Santana can't take much more of this.
Bin-Semen lands punches and elbows.
Santana covering up well under a series of strikes from Bin-Semen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bin-Semen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bin-Semen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Santana covering up well and avoiding damage.
Santana avoids the strikes from Bin-Semen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bin-Semen looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Bin-Semen is taking a breather. Santana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen prevents Santana from improving his position.
Bin-Semen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen prevents Santana from improving his position.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santana winds up and cracks Bin-Semen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Bin-Semen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bin-Semen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana throwing shots but Bin-Semen is blocking nicely.
Bin-Semen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Bin-Semen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard.
Bin-Semen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen controlling from the top position.
Bin-Semen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santana's guard.
Santana pushes Bin-Semen off looking to stand but Bin-Semen dives back in and keeps control.
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a kimura but Santana is defending well.
Santana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bin-Semen is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin-Semen in particular looking to stall.
Santana makes his way to full guard, as Bin-Semen worked for a kimura.
Santana keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass.
Bin-Semen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bin-Semen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santana was covering up waiting for the punch and Bin-Semen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bin-Semen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bin-Semen controlling from the top position.
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bin-Semen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana has momentary wrist control but Bin-Semen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bin-Semen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bin-Semen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bin-Semen postures up in Santana's guard and throws a big left but Santana blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen lands a couple of elbows.
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin-Semen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen 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 stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bin-Semen's half guard.
Erica Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen has his hands clasped together around Santana's back. He's all about the action.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santana slips a nice elbow through Bin-Semen's hands, connecting with Bin-Semen's forehead.
Santana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin-Semen's head.
Bin-Semen wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
Santana throws a strike but Bin-Semen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws an elbow that misses. Bin-Semen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santana's guard. Nice move by Bin-Semen!
Bin-Semen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin-Semen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bin-Semen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
A relieved looking Osama Bin-Semen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 1336 p4p, 900 weight class) and Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 93 p4p, 71 weight class). Leetoh has chosen Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leetoh missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leetoh gets a clinch.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Leetoh controls his hands.
Leetoh lands a left hand.
Bean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bean misses with a body punch.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Leetoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leetoh throws an elbow but misses.
Bean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bean gets through Leetoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries a body shot but Leetoh blocks it.
Bean misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh throws a head punch that misses.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Bean's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Leetoh tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Bean wants to break free but Leetoh has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean has had enough of the clinch but Leetoh keeps him there for the moment.
Leetoh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Leetoh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leetoh.
 It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Bean tries to break free but Leetoh pushes him back against the cage.
Leetoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leetoh or not.
Leetoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bean blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bean is trying to break the clinch but Leetoh is controlling him.
Bean breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Bean catches Leetoh right on the button with a cross.
Leetoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bean throws the left hand but Leetoh avoids the punch easily.
Leetoh throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Leetoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leetoh tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leetoh at a distance.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Leetoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leetoh wants to counter with a clinch but Bean pushes him away.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Leetoh.
Leetoh clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean lands a body shot.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Leetoh controls his hands.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a shot to the body.
Leetoh takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Leetoh misses with a straight right.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean moves out of range as Leetoh strikes.
Bean with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Bean lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean connects with a nice looking jab.
Leetoh closes the distance and clinches.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bean.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Leetoh controls his hands.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leetoh's elbow.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Bean lands a nice shot to the body.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Bean pushes Leetoh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Bean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leetoh avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leetoh.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mr Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Leetoh throws a sloppy head kick
and Leetoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean digs a good hook to Leetoh's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leetoh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Leetoh thuds a left hand into Bean's body.
Leetoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Bean walks into a straight right hand from Leetoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bean does it's job there.
Leetoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leetoh throws a body kick that misses.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Bean throws a hook but Leetoh blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leetoh. Leetoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean checks a low kick from Leetoh.
Leetoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leetoh.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Leetoh manages to avoid it.
Bean misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leetoh! But no joy.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Leetoh.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Leetoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leetoh wants to counter the offense by Bean and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean punishes Leetoh's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Leetoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean slips under a jab from Leetoh.
Leetoh walks into a straight right hand from Bean.
Leetoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Leetoh misses with a right hand
and Bean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leetoh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bean throws a hook but Leetoh blocks it.
Leetoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Bean.
Leetoh wants to clinch but Bean slips to the side
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leetoh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leetoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean misses with a hook.
Leetoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leetoh.
Nice cross by Bean.
Leetoh moves to clinch but Bean breaks away
and Bean counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Leetoh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leetoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Leetoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Leetoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean connects with a right hand. Leetoh shakes it off.
Leetoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leetoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Bean's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Bean looks to land a right hand but Leetoh moved out of range.
Leetoh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leetoh closes the distance and clinches.
Leetoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Bean avoiding damage as Leetoh throws knees to the body.
Leetoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Leetoh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bean lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leetoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Leetoh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leetoh lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leetoh throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leetoh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bean's head backwards.
Leetoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Leetoh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leetoh swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
A counter left hand to the body from Bean misses its target.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bean lands with a right hand.
Leetoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leetoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leetoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bean finds it's way through Leetoh's defenses.
Bean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leetoh swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Bean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leetoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leetoh misses with a looping left.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bean.
Leetoh moves into range and clinches up with Bean.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Leetoh controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leetoh misses with a body shot
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh misses with the body kick
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bean.
Leetoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leetoh scores with a jab to the head.
Leetoh wants to clinch.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Bean connects with a single shot there.
Leetoh blocks a jab.
Leetoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leetoh scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
Bean scores with the left hand. Leetoh knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Leetoh's shoulder, as Leetoh tries to avoid the shot.
Leetoh misses with a series of wild punches.
Leetoh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leetoh tries to clinch up
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bean 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean!
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winter Scarletwound (ranked 917 p4p, 1239 weight class) and Roman Reyes (ranked 130 p4p, 168 weight class). Reyes has chosen Zack Hemsey - Vengeance as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
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, Roman Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarletwound throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scarletwound misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarletwound gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Reyes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scarletwound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reyes on the ground.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Scarletwound is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scarletwound holds on and takes a little breather.
Reyes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scarletwound is controlling Reyes's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Scarletwound lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Scarletwound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scarletwound.
Reyes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reyes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scarletwound counters with a straight right hand.
 Reyes is rocked!
A slow jab from Scarletwound misses its intended target.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Reyes tests Scarletwound's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes tries to clinch but Scarletwound moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarletwound misses the target.
Reyes has closed the distance and engaged Scarletwound in a clinch.
Scarletwound is trying to force a seperation but Reyes has the dominant position.
Reyes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Scarletwound avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Scarletwound avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes prevents Scarletwound from breaking the clinch.
Scarletwound wants to get back to striking at distance but Reyes won't allow it.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Scarletwound blocks with his arms.
Scarletwound avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but Scarletwound blocks it.
Scarletwound breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarletwound swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reyes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scarletwound throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Scarletwound finds it's target.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarletwound finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Scarletwound.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarletwound lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Reyes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Scarletwound dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Scarletwound!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 986 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Stevie Hanselman (ranked 75 p4p, 100 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Barnabus Sanitario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hanselman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanselman misses with a straight right.
Sanitario lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanselman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanselman's guard now, I'm sure.
Hanselman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanitario content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hanselman has locked up a guillotine! Hanselman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sanitario is holding on here and Hanselman must be using up a lot of energy. Sanitario has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hanselman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stevie Hanselman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billi Goat (ranked 563 p4p, 522 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 84 p4p, 73 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Goat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kallio under the eye.
Kallio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goat counters with a body kick.
Goat tests Kallio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kallio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goat.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goat thumps Kallio with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kallio throws a counter combo.
Kallio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goat.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat lands with a nice body kick.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goat circles away quickly and effectively.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kallio.
Kallio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Goat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kallio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goat is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio walks into a straight right hand from Goat.
Goat throws a series of punches but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goat thumps Kallio with a low kick.
Goat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Goat as he connects with a hook.
Kallio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goat.
Goat misses with a hook to the body
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goat cracks Kallio with an open hand slap.
Goat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kallio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
Goat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Goat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kallio takes a step back to recover.
Kallio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kallio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goat.
A low kick from Kallio is predictable there
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Goat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kallio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goat - the referee stops the clock and Kallio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goat. Kallio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Goat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Kallio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Goat had a free shot at his head there.
Danga de danga de dang - Kallio scores with a four punch combination!
Kallio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goat.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Goat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat blocks a head kick by Kallio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kallio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goat tries a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Goat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Goat misses.
Goat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kallio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goat throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Goat connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goat works the jab nicely.
Kallio moves forwards but Goat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
As Goat backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Goat manages to avoid it all.
Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kallio can do to turn this around?
Kallio throws a series of punches but Goat avoids them all with ease.
Goat scores with a shot to the body.
Goat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kallio lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Kallio responds with a good body kick, but Goat manages to step out the way in time.
Goat is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Goat misses.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kallio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goat has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Goat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kallios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kallio throws a right hand that Goat ducks under and follows up with a left that Goat also avoids with ease.
Goat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kallio's head.
Kallio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio throws a head kick that Goat semi-blocks.
Goat scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Kallio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Goat jabs Kallio right on the nose. Kallio blinks but takes it well.
Goat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Goat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio throws out a counter right but Goat avoids it with no problem.
Goat misses with the body kick
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Goat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Goat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goat lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat misses with a low kick.
Kallio is looking for the big counter here.
Goat scores with a shot to the body.
Goat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kallio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kallio. Goat shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Kallio lands with a hook. Goat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goat with a nice cross.
Goat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goat throws a body kick that misses
and Kallio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goat thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Goat. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kallio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Goat's leg but Goat calmly moves out of range.
Goat lands a front kick.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Billi Goat is winning the standup battle so far.
Goat misses with a body shot.
Kallio drops his hands momentarily and Goat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goat thuds a left hand into Kallio's body.
Kallio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Goat's leg but Goat calmly moves out of range.
Kallio walks into a left hand.
Kallio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goat to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat misses with a body shot.
Kallio misses with a double jab
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goat lands a head shot.
Goat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and Goat counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kallio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goat misses with a hook to the body
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a lazy uppercut
and Goat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kallio really felt that one!
Kallio throws a right hand that Goat ducks under and follows up with a left that Goat also avoids with ease.
Kallio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Goat looks to land a body kick but Kallio moved away.
Kallio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goat takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Goat pushes Kallio away with a front kick.
Goat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kallio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kimmo Kallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat looks to land a combination but Kallio avoids it well.
Goat misses the shot to the body.
Kallio throws a fast counter high kick but Goat manages to duck under it in time.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Kallio misses
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Kallio
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat throws the kick towards the body but Kallio avoids it.
Kallio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goat throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
Billi Goat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 1119 p4p, 651 weight class) and Gage Mickey (ranked 82 p4p, 49 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. Gage Mickey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giacomo Bandolero's chin.
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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 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gage Mickey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandolero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandolero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandolero misses with a combination
and Mickey counters with a head kick. That will keep Bandolero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bandolero scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero shoots for a double leg takedown but Mickey sprawls well. He's pushed Bandolero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bandolero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mickey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bandolero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but Mickey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero is looking to break free of the clinch but Mickey has double underhooks.
Mickey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandolero jumps guard but Mickey stands there with Bandolero around his waist. Bandolero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bandolero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Mickey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandolero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mickey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Mickey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bandolero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandolero has a takedown stuffed.
Mickey misses with a kick to the body.
Bandolero doesn't manage to clinch there - Mickey circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickey avoids the head kick by Bandolero.
Bandolero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandolero duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Mickey.
Bandolero with a poor takedown
and Mickey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
Mickey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandolero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mickey counters with a nice body shot.
Bandolero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandolero is defended easily by Mickey.
Mickey throws out a counter right but Bandolero avoids it with no problem.
Bandolero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mickey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandolero misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Bandolero is rocked!
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandolero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mickey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandolero somewhat.
Oh Bandolero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandolero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandolero seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandolero misses with a combination
and Mickey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandolero dives in and grabs Mickey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mickey pushes down on Bandolero's head and hops out.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mickey circles away.
Mickey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mickey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandolero is breathing heavily.
Mickey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandolero.
Bandolero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandolero misses with a takedown
and Mickey scores with a counter punch that sends Bandolero to the canvas! Mickey smells blood - he's punishing Bandolero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bandolero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gage Mickey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Palhares (ranked 617 p4p, 155 weight class) and Will Rock Jr (ranked 73 p4p, 18 weight class). Palhares's entrance music is Right On/ Showcore. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Palhares.
A combination from Palhares does no damage.
Palhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock Jr. That did some damage!
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock Jr moves away.
Palhares takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rock Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Palhares shakes him off and moves away.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock Jr slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares scores with a jab.
Palhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Palhares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares thows a leg kick but Rock Jr checks it
and Rock Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palhares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock Jr moves into range and clinches up with Palhares.
Palhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palhares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palhares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palhares is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Rock Jr pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palhares breaks from the clinch.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Palhares.
Palhares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock Jr avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Rock Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Good work by Palhares as he checks the leg kick.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock Jr checks it well.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock Jr tries to move into range but Palhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Rock Jr throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares gets tackled into the cage by Rock Jr. Rock Jr maintains the clinch.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Palhares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palhares throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rock Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Palhares's leg but Palhares calmly moves out of range.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock Jr scores with a nice strike.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock Jr moves away.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Palhares pushes him away.
Palhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock Jr checks it well.
Rock Jr blocks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rock Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palhares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rock Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palhares takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Rock Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock Jr tries to avoid it.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Rock Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock Jr tries to avoid it.
Rock Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr clinches up against the cage.
Palhares breaks from the clinch.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr slips a jab from Palhares.
Rock Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Rock Jr moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Rock Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Rock Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Rock Jr moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares scores with a punch to the head.
Palhares misses with a hook.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Palhares takes one to the chin there.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock Jr with the inside leg kick.
Rock Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Palhares pushes him away.
Rock Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Rock Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Palhares is wise to it.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock Jr checks it well.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Palhares sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Palhares avoids it this time.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock Jr can do to turn this around?
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a left and a right that stings Rock Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr wants to clinch but Palhares slips to the side
and Palhares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock Jr thinking.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a hook. Rock Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palhares cracks Rock Jr with a good jab.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Rock Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares motions for Rock Jr to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rock Jr clinches.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling the position.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares connects with the punch.
Rock Jr scores with a jab.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rock Jr throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Rock Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr slips under a jab from Palhares.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rock Jr blocks the low kick.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Rock Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palhares has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock Jr.
Palhares keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rock Jr wants to slow Palhares down by chopping away at his legs.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Palhares avoids it this time.
Rock Jr lands with a good body shot.
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Rock Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rock Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up.
Rock Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palhares scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock Jr.
It looked like Palhares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock Jr throws a one two combo.
Palhares thumps Rock Jr with a low kick.
Rock Jr looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Rock Jr throws a head kick but Palhares moves out of range.
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Palhares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock Jr wants to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch position.
Palhares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Palhares shakes him off and moves away.
Palhares with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Rock Jr checks it.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock Jr's hands.
Rock Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock Jr lands a two punch combo.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Rock Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock Jr misses with a straight right.
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Palhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares throws a body punch but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Rock Jr swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Rock Jr's torso.
Rock Jr moves forwards but Palhares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares scores with a head kick.
Palhares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rock Jr takes a step back to recover.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Rock Jr jumps back.
Rock Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Rock Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock Jr.
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Rock Jr walks into a left hand.
Rock Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Rock Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch but Palhares is avoiding it.
It looked like Palhares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Rock Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Rock Jr does no damage.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Luis Palhares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rock Jr loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Palhares lands a high kick!
Rock Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock Jr throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Rock Jr moved away.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Palhares.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Rock Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Palhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock Jr momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares cracks a nice hook into Rock Jr's ribs.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rock Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Palhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rock Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palhares is looking to chop away at Rock Jr's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Rock Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock Jr scores with a jab. Palhares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock Jr has Palhares up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Palhares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Palhares tries to break free but Rock Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Palhares.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palhares's face.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Rock Jr.
Palhares is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock Jr has double underhooks.
Palhares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Rock Jr.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Palhares tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palhares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Rock Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palhares, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palhares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Rock Jr off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Jr blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luis Palhares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Rock Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
Palhares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock Jr at a distance.
Rock Jr clinches.
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock Jr tries to score with a low kick but Palhares moves his leg out of the way.
Rock Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock Jr.
Palhares has had enough of the clinch but Rock Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling him.
Palhares looking to throw knees to the head but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Palhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palhares is rocked!
It looks like Luis Palhares has been cut.
Palhares manages to break the clinch.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Rock Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock Jr misses with a body shot.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares lands the left hand.
Rock Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Palhares.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Will Rock Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Palhares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palhares working hard to break the clinch.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Palhares avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Palhares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Palhares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares throws a body punch but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock Jr. Rock Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick.
Rock Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Palhares counters with a left to the body.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rock Jr misses.
Palhares checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Palhares finds it's way through Rock Jr's defenses.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Rock Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock Jr. That's going to slow Palhares down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a good cross that connects.
Palhares connects with a right hand. Rock Jr shakes it off.
Rock Jr throws a front kick aimed at Palhares's knee but Palhares avoids it well.
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Rock Jr's shoulder, as Rock Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Rock Jr wants to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch position.
A clash of legs there as Palhares blocks the low kick.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Rock Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Luis Palhares.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palhares, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Palhares waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras.
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