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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deutsch Bage (ranked 4703 p4p, 4517 weight class) and Darren Newton (ranked 216 p4p, 211 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deutsch Bage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Newton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bage throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton moves away from the strike by Bage.
Bage just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton tries to clinch but Bage is having none of it.
Bage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Bage is looking to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Newton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bage.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bage throws a head kick that misses.
Bage throws a lazy head kick
and Newton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton.
Deutsch Bage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bage keeps the fight on the outside.
Bage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton avoids the head kick by Bage.
Bage sets himself, and Newton steps forward looking for the clinch! Bage avoids it this time.
Newton is looking to clinch but Bage is avoiding it.
Bage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton tries to sprawl but Bage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bage not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bage has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Newton defend it? Bage steps over the head and cranks it - Newton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deutsch Bage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geovanni Maldonado (ranked 3427 p4p, 23934 weight class) and Oliver Ewing (ranked 414 p4p, 561 weight class). Maldonado comes to the cage accompanied by Dean Martin - Mambo Italiano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Geovanni Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewing lands a head kick!
Maldonado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado connects with a right hand. Ewing shakes it off.
Ewing drops Maldonado with a big left hand! Maldonado is injured, injured bad! Ewing jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Ewing!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Souza (ranked 1794 p4p, 2763 weight class) and Jakobe Blankenship (ranked 120 p4p, 162 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakobe Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in and bounces Blankenship off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blankenship works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souza is working Blankenship over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza cracks Blankenship with a solid left hand.
Souza wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souza postures up and lands a big shot to Blankenship's brow.
Souza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Blankenship has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Souza lands a couple of elbows.
Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Souza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Souza is working Blankenship over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Souza working over Blankenship with some ground and pound. Blankenship looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Blankenship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bigfoot BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blankenship won't allow Souza to pass to mount.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza winds up and cracks Blankenship with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blankenship with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Souza is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Blankenship defends it.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working over Blankenship with some ground and pound. Blankenship looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Souza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souza is nestled in close to Blankenship, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Souza there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship is not content to let Souza control the position.
Blankenship on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Blankenship is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Souza is nestled in close to Blankenship, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blankenship is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza is pressing down on Blankenship's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blankenship is holding on for now.
Souza working Blankenship over with strikes.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Souza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 Blankenship is rocked!
Blankenship is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
Blankenship is still in real trouble! Can Souza finish him?
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship taking some punishment here, with Souza in his half guard.
Blankenship seems to have recovered his senses.
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily.
Souza is nestled in close to Blankenship, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Souza is controlling the pace.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Souza closes the distance and pushes Blankenship back into the cage.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blankenship walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Souza's half guard.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blankenship seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blankenship wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
Blankenship throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blankenship has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza pulls Blankenship in close to prevent any damage.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blankenship defends it easily.
Souza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Blankenship frees his head nicely. Oh but Souza has switched to an armbar! Blankenship is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Blake Souza!
A relieved looking Blake Souza 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minsoo Hyeok (ranked 4267 p4p, 24999 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 365 p4p, 444 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minsoo Hyeok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hyeok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanma tries a low kick but Hyeok avoids it.
Hyeok slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hyeok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hyeok slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hyeok 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.
 It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hyeok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Hyeok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hanma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyeok connects with a jab.
Hanma misses with a hook. Hyeok ducked under it nicely.
Hyeok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Hyeok's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyeok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hyeok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
letting Hyeok counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Hanma.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Hyeok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Hyeok - just one landing.
Hyeok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hyeok cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyeok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma is rocked!
Hanma gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hyeok gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hanma is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minsoo Hyeok!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sullivan Gross (ranked 4739 p4p, 4984 weight class) and Asher Simpson (ranked 363 p4p, 374 weight class). Asher Simpson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sullivan Gross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asher Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gross walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Gross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Gross seems unphased.
Gross is looking to clinch.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gross.
Gross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simpson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gross decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simpson to his feet.
Gross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gross slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Gross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Sullivan Gross has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gross shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gross wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Gross takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Gross's body. Gross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Gross misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Gross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gross's head.
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gross closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Simpson throws a head kick that Gross semi-blocks.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gross's sensitive parts.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gross takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asher Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gross shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson with a hook.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Simpson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson cracks Gross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross'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.
Gross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Gross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gross keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gross tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Gross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Simpson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross scores with a three punch combo!
Gross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Gross getting side control.
Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sullivan Gross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson punishes Gross's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a high kick!
Gross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands a front kick.
Simpson with the inside leg kick.
Gross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gross's head.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson looks to land a combination. Gross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gross.
Gross drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gross won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gross is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Gross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simpson. That one must have hurt.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson connects with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to bum rush Gross with a series of wild strikes but Gross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gross counters with an inside leg kick.
Gross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gross somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson cracks Gross with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gross drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simpson pushes Gross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gross takes a step back to recover.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
That's time! Gross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gross shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Gross down.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson lands with a hook. Gross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
Gross moves to clinch but Simpson breaks away
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Gross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Gross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simpson. Gross shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson lands a head kick. Gross smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Gross away with a front kick.
Gross has managed to clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Gross off balance momentarily.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a jab. Gross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Gross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gross's head.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gross's sensitive parts.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gross off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gross.
A punch combination from Gross misses.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gross.
Simpson lunges at Gross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gross's hand.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Gross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simpson feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Simpson!
Asher Simpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavion Heights (ranked 2528 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 328 p4p, 354 weight class). Heights's entrance music is Predator X - KGATLW. A fine choice. Shamrock has chosen Dangerous Entrance Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tavion Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heights cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Heights closes the distance and clinches.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heights pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heights scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Heights lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Heights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heights avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tavion Heights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Heights tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Heights misses with some punches.
Heights lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heights misses with a body punch.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock letting Heights take a breather here.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Heights.
Heights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights leaning against his opponent.
Shamrock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heights is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Heights.
Heights misses with a punch to the body.
Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land.
Heights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heights has Shamrock pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Heights.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Heights tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Heights back against the cage.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heights gets underhooks to prevent Shamrock's takedown attempt.
Heights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heights avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavion Heights dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heights swivels and escapes.
Heights lands with a right hand.
Heights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heights tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavion Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Heights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heights misses with a body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamrock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heights throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shamrock scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock stands up over Heights, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is in close to Heights's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shamrock stands up over Heights, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heights has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shamrock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Heights.
Shamrock is putting a hurting on Heights here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shamrock has an Americana. Heights didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shamrock is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shamrock hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ken Shamrock!
A very excited looking Ken Shamrock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Nolan (ranked 4036 p4p, 4944 weight class) and George Sagapolutele (ranked 417 p4p, 475 weight class). Sagapolutele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Haka War Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Sagapolutele!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagapolutele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nolan is looking to clinch but Sagapolutele is avoiding it.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sagapolutele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nolan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagapolutele.
Nolan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nolan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele scores with a kick to the body.
Sagapolutele tries to work over Nolan's front leg with a kick but Nolan checks it.
Sagapolutele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nolan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagapolutele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nolan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sagapolutele misses with a body punch
and Nolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagapolutele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nolan counters with a leg kick.
Nolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sagapolutele's waist but Sagapolutele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolan off to one side.
Sagapolutele throws a solid leg kick but Nolan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagapolutele.
George Sagapolutele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagapolutele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele misses with a hook. Nolan ducked under it nicely.
Nolan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nolan is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Sagapolutele's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sagapolutele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sagapolutele lands a high kick!
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nolan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nolan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nolan tries to clinch but Sagapolutele moves out of range.
Nolan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sagapolutele. That one must have hurt.
Nolan checks a leg kick.
Nolan shoots and misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nolan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been told by Nolan's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nolan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Joshua Nolan has been cut.
Nolan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sagapolutele tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele keeps Nolan at a distance using the push kick.
George Sagapolutele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nolan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nolan staying out of range there.
It looked like Nolan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nolan backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagapolutele throws a leg kick
and Nolan counters with a left to the body.
Nolan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sagapolutele.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Nolan wants to clinch but Sagapolutele slips to the side
and Sagapolutele counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagapolutele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Sagapolutele throws a nice head kick!
Sagapolutele scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Sagapolutele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sagapolutele throws a leg kick
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagapolutele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagapolutele wants to slow Nolan down by chopping away at his legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nolan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nolan moves in looking to clinch but Sagapolutele pushes him off.
Sagapolutele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nolan throws a leg kick but Sagapolutele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagapolutele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagapolutele throws a sloppy head kick and Nolan moves out of range easily.
Nolan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Joshua Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagapolutele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sagapolutele lands a head kick. Nolan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan tries to clinch there but Sagapolutele circles away.
Sagapolutele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nolan's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sagapolutele.
Nolan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagapolutele keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagapolutele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
Nolan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
Nolan fails with the takedown
and Sagapolutele counters with a solid body kick.
Nolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagapolutele throws out the jab.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nolan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele misses the shot to the body.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that Nolan semi-blocks.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
Nolan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nolan is looking to clinch.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagapolutele keeps Nolan at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Nolan.
Sagapolutele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Sagapolutele misses
and Nolan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nolan blocks the body kick.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Sagapolutele slams his shin into Nolan's torso.
Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagapolutele circles away.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses
and Nolan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sagapolutele is breathing heavily.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses
and Nolan counters with a nice body shot.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sagapolutele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagapolutele throws a sloppy head kick and Nolan moves out of range easily.
Nolan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sagapolutele misses with a looping right.
Nolan attempts a counter takedown but Sagapolutele avoids it well and moves away.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a left and a right that stings Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a sloppy head kick and Nolan moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Sagapolutele is predictable there
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagapolutele throws a leg kick
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nolan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Sagapolutele responds with a good body kick, but Nolan manages to step out the way in time.
Sagapolutele scores with a spinning back kick!
Sagapolutele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagapolutele throws a fast counter high kick but Nolan manages to duck under it in time.
Sagapolutele throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nolan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sagapolutele is trying to break the clinch but Nolan is controlling him.
Sagapolutele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nolan wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Sagapolutele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sagapolutele - that will leave a mark!
Nolan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sagapolutele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nolan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sagapolutele, which made it look bad.
A head kick by Sagapolutele misses
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sagapolutele thows a leg kick but Nolan checks it
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagapolutele misses with a head kick.
Sagapolutele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nolan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sagapolutele - the referee stops the clock and Nolan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sagapolutele. Nolan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sagapolutele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nolan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
George Sagapolutele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagapolutele lands a nice looking body kick.
Nolan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws the left hand but Nolan avoids the punch easily.
As Sagapolutele looks to move away, Nolan throws a big counter combo but Sagapolutele just gets out of the way.
Nolan tries to clinch there but Sagapolutele circles away.
Sagapolutele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sagapolutele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nolan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nolan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele pushes Nolan away with a front kick.
Sagapolutele swats away the attempt to clinch by Nolan.
Sagapolutele lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
A little feinted left hand from Nolan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sagapolutele is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sagapolutele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nolan.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele scores with a head kick.
Sagapolutele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nolan checks it well.
Sagapolutele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Nolan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sagapolutele manages to circle out of the way.
Nolan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a sloppy head kick
and Nolan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagapolutele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sagapolutele stuffs the takedown.
Sagapolutele throws a fast counter high kick but Nolan manages to duck under it in time.
Sagapolutele throws a sloppy head kick
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
It looked like Nolan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Sagapolutele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagapolutele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nolan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sagapolutele doesn't seem phased though.
Sagapolutele misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nolan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Sagapolutele.
Nolan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Joshua Nolan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan thuds his right hand into Sagapolutele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Sagapolutele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sagapolutele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Sagapolutele!
An out of breath George Sagapolutele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Santos (ranked 3247 p4p, 4592 weight class) and Edwin Irving (ranked 178 p4p, 213 weight class). Edwin Irving is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Irving!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Irving sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Irving's head but Irving sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Irving slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Irving on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Irving counters with a left to the body.
Santos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grapple in the buildup to the fight.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irving throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irving manages to avoid it.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Irving pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Irving settles back down.
A big left from Santos misses.
Irving steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irving looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Irving tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Irving uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Santos works Irving's body with a nice hook.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Irving seems unphased.
Irving blocks a jab.
Santos throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Irving's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Irving's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irving takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Santos misses.
Santos connects with the punch.
Irving is rocked!
Irving leaves his chin hanging out and Santos seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Irving crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zi-Hao (ranked 3007 p4p, 3461 weight class) and Tervur Braven (ranked 379 p4p, 416 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jian Zi-Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tervur Braven!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braven misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.
Zi-Hao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zi-Hao stuns Braven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zi-Hao scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Tervur Braven has been cut.
Zi-Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braven.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Braven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zi-Hao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zi-Hao stuns Braven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braven missing with a left hand there. Zi-Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braven misses with a looping right.
Braven blocks a jab.
Braven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zi-Hao as he jumps to the side.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zi-Hao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braven.
Zi-Hao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Braven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braven tries to free his leg and advance position but Zi-Hao is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braven keeps trying to improve his position.
Braven advances to half guard.
Braven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zi-Hao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braven.
Braven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braven seems to be looking for submissions.
Braven seems to be working for a kimura but Zi-Hao defends the submission attempt.
Braven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zi-Hao is just riding it out for now. Braven eventually gives up the hold.
Zi-Hao won't allow Braven to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braven is working for a kimura but Zi-Hao is defending it quite comfortably.
Zi-Hao trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braven is looking for a kimura but Zi-Hao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braven to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tervur Braven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tervur Braven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Braven misses with an uppercut
and Zi-Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zi-Hao circles away.
Tervur Braven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Braven misses.
Zi-Hao is looking to counter punch.
Braven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zi-Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi-Hao tries to clinch up but Braven circles away and keeps his distance.
Braven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zi-Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braven throws out the jab.
Zi-Hao has closed the distance and engaged Braven in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zi-Hao on the inside.
Zi-Hao pushes Braven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zi-Hao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Braven is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zi-Hao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zi-Hao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braven backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zi-Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zi-Hao.
Braven with the counter takedown but Zi-Hao avoids it easily.
Zi-Hao is looking to clinch.
Zi-Hao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Braven misses with a lunging right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a crisp right that sends Braven to the canvas! Zi-Hao follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zi-Hao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Robillard (ranked 2008 p4p, 2099 weight class) and Summit Panda (ranked 264 p4p, 271 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Robillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summit Panda!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Panda.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Robillard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Panda working aggressively here.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda tries a body shot but Robillard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard lands with a short shot to the head.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda works on Robillard's body with a couple of short punches.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda blocking some punches.
Robillard digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Panda misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Robillard.
Robillard misses with a body punch.
Robillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Robillard throws a head punch that misses.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robillard blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard lands with a light punch inside.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard lands with a light punch inside.
Panda is working Robillard over against the cage.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Robillard tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda works on Robillard's body with a couple of short punches.
Robillard is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robillard backwards.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Robillard backwards.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda blocks a body shot from Robillard.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda working aggressively here.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Panda misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Panda prevents a body shot from Robillard.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Robillard throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Robillard lands an uppercut.
Panda presses Robillard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda gets through Robillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Robillard throws a head punch that misses.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Summit Panda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Robillard misses with a body shot.
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Summit Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robillard can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard blocks a body shot from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Robillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Robillard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard.
Robillard lands with a left to the head.
Robillard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panda 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.
Panda working aggressively here.
Robillard tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Robillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
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!
Panda is working Robillard over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda prevents a body shot from Robillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
A short right from Panda.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Robillard avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard takes a shot to the head.
Panda gets through Robillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda lands a body punch.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda lands with a right to the head.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with some punches.
Robillard tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robillard's elbow.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Panda gets through Robillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Robillard is working Panda over against the cage.
Panda tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robillard lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Summit Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michel Robillard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Panda is looking to clinch.
Michel Robillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Robillard counters with a straight right hand.
Robillard misses with a straight right.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Robillard and move into the clinch position.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Panda pushes him off.
Robillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda tries to clinch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Panda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robillard sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Robillard avoids it this time.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robillard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Robillard misses its intended target.
Robillard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda darts in and clinches Robillard up against the cage.
Panda misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Robillard.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Robillard's head.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robillard backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robillard blocks an uppercut.
Robillard misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda working aggressively here.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard.
Robillard takes a shot to the head.
Robillard pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Panda working aggressively here.
Robillard blocks an uppercut.
Panda working aggressively here.
Robillard tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Robillard blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Panda prevents a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robillard's elbow.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Robillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda pushes Robillard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Panda tries a body shot but Robillard blocks it.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Robillard prevents a body shot from Panda.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Robillard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard.
Robillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
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!
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Robillard.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robillard.
Robillard blocks a body shot from Panda.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Panda.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robillards head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Summit Panda.
I've got Panda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Summit Panda!
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