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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Igor (ranked 3979 p4p, 23780 weight class) and Eftihios Nicolau (ranked 477 p4p, 560 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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Igor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eftihios Nicolau!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolau misses with a hook.
Igor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Igor throws a head kick but Nicolau moves out of range.
Igor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nicolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Nicolau catches Igor right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Igor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolau has managed to clinch.
Nicolau takes an elbow to the temple.
Nicolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Igor digs a right hand into Nicolau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolau's gas tank.
Igor blocks an uppercut.
Nicolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Igor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nicolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolau is pushing Igor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Igor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolau takes an elbow to the temple.
Nicolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Nicolau.
Igor tries to work over Nicolau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolau can't find room to land a body shot as Igor controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicolau.
Nicolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicolau.
Igor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Igor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Nicolau misses with a body shot.
Igor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eftihios Nicolau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Nicolau scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igor throws a push kick but Nicolau slaps the foot to one side.
Igor looks for the body kick but Nicolau saw that one coming.
Nicolau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igor.
Igor throws a counter high kick but Nicolau was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igor throws a hook but Nicolau avoids it easily.
Nicolau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicolau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolau.
Nicolau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Igor is rocked!
Nicolau closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Igor! Nicolau dives in looking to finish! Igor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eftihios Nicolau!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Garcia (ranked 3356 p4p, 23582 weight class) and Ioelu Vavau (ranked 310 p4p, 412 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Garcia!
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, Ioelu Vavau!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Vavau slips the punch.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Vavau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vavau blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
A big right from Vavau misses.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vavau throws a good cross that connects.
Vavau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vavau throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vavau.
Vavau misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vavau jabs at Garcia's body.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Garcia catches Vavau right on the button with a cross.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vavau.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Vavau moves away and avoids it.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vavau.
Vavau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vavau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Vavau.
Vavau walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Vavau throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vavau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Vavau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vavau to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vavau momentarily.
Vavau misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia feinted with a counter takedown.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Vavau.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vavau.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Vavau throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Vavau just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vavau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vavau manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vavau. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Vavau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vavau walks into a left hand.
Garcia takes a swing at Vavau's ribcage but misses.
Vavau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vavau scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia moves out of range as Vavau strikes.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Vavau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vavau misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Vavau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia cracks Vavau with an open hand slap.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Vavau takes one on the button.
Vavau misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Vavau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vavau works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia throws a jab when Vavau was well out of range.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vavau.
Vavau moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Vavau throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Vavau loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Vavau misses the jab.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia throws a body punch but Vavau moves out of range.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vavau throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Vavau misses its intended target.
Vavau throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vavau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vavau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vavau looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Vavau scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vavau throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Vavau.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Vavau.
Vavau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vavau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ioelu Vavau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vavau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Vavau had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Vavau misses.
Garcia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vavau manages to circle out of the way.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia moves out of range as Vavau strikes.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Vavau counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia cracks Vavau with a good jab.
Vavau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vavau digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Vavau lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gordon Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vavau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vavau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vavau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vavau moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia defending well as Vavau loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vavau counters with a nice uppercut.
Vavau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vavau throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Vavau blocks a jab.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vavau.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Vavau slips the punch.
Vavau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vavau 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.
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!
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vavau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vavau.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vavau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Vavau takes one to the chin there.
Vavau looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Vavau throws a big shot that misses.
Vavau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Vavau's body.
Vavau keeps the fight on the outside.
Vavau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vavau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vavau misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left lands for Vavau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Vavau ducks down to avoid it.
Vavau misses with an uppercut
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vavau throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Vavau throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vavau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Vavau looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia attempts a counter takedown but Vavau avoids it well and moves away.
Vavau needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vavau jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Vavau.
A big left from Vavau misses.
Garcia throws a jab when Vavau was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vavau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vavau.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vavau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vavau looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Vavau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vavau misses with a looping right.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vavau throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Vavau off the cage and back into range.
Vavau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Vavau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vavau as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vavau looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vavau.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vavau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vavau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vavau throws a big shot that misses.
Vavau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vavau throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vavaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia clobbers Vavau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vavau.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vavau throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vavau as he avoids it easily.
Vavau misses with a hook.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Vavau's head but Vavau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vavau misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Vavau has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Vavau misses with a hook.
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 Gordon Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vavau misses with a looping left.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vavau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
Vavau ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Vavau misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vavau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vavau throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vavau misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vavau swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Vavau throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Vavau throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vavau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vavau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Vavau misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Vavau just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vavau misses with a looping left.
Garcia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vavau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vavau throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vavau moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook. Vavau ducked under it nicely.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vavau.
Vavau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Ioelu Vavau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Vavau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia throws a hook but Vavau blocks it.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Vavau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vavau throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Vavau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vavau lands a nice looking body shot.
Vavau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vavau moves out of range of the strikes.
Vavau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Vavau.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Vavau's ribs.
Vavau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vavau. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vavau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vavau defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Vavau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vavau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vavau misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Vavau presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vavau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Vavau lands a shoulder strike.
Vavau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vavau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vavau.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Vavau swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Vavau misses with a punch on the inside.
Vavau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcia lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vavau throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Stalling in the clinch from Vavau.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ioelu Vavau.
I think Garcia 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gordon Garcia!
A relieved looking Gordon Garcia 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rivo Niskanen (ranked 3192 p4p, 23192 weight class) and Ovaltine Jenkins (ranked 361 p4p, 535 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rivo Niskanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ovaltine Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niskanen drops his hands momentarily and Jenkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Niskanen moves out of range.
Jenkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jenkins sizes up Niskanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Rivo Niskanen has been cut.
Niskanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Niskanen.
Niskanen misses with a looping right.
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Niskanen.
Niskanen punishes Jenkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Niskanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niskanen looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Niskanen misses with a combination
and Jenkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niskanen.
Niskanen throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Niskanen only half commits.
Niskanen moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niskanen.
A nice left hand lands by Niskanen.
Niskanen tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niskanen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niskanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niskanen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Niskanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niskanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Niskanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niskanen.
Niskanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niskanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Niskanen lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niskanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niskanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niskanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niskanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jenkins can turn it around.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niskanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niskanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niskanen can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Niskanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niskanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niskanen looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Niskanen lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Niskanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niskanen manages to avoid it.
Niskanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Niskanen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niskanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niskanen misses with a right hand
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Niskanen is out of range.
Niskanen misses the jab.
Niskanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niskanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niskanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niskanen works the jab nicely.
Niskanen darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Niskanen won't allow it.
Niskanen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niskanen.
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!
Niskanen tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niskanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niskanen. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Niskanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Niskanen moves out of range.
Ovaltine Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niskanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Niskanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niskanen.
Niskanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niskanen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niskanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niskanen moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Niskanen working aggressively here.
Niskanen has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
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 Rivo Niskanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rivo Niskanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Niskanen throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Ovaltine Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Jenkins is rocked!
Niskanen wobbles Jenkins with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Niskanen dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jenkins to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rivo Niskanen!
Rivo Niskanen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhashaun Kinkead (ranked 2268 p4p, 4598 weight class) and Edward Sleon (ranked 318 p4p, 512 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sleon's choice of entrance music: Shabba Madda Pot - Dexta Daps. 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhashaun Kinkead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead lands a really nice looking cross but Sleon seems unphased.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon swinging wildly here.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sleon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination. Sleon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kinkead lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sleon blocks a low kick nicely.
Sleon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kinkead blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Kinkead moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
A jab from Kinkead misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Kinkead slips a jab from Sleon.
Sleon throws a push kick but Kinkead slaps the foot to one side.
Kinkead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sleon's sensitive parts.
Kinkead lands a body shot.
Kinkead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sleon doesn't seem bothered though.
Sleon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sleon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sleon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinkead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kinkead lands a high kick!
Kinkead lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinkead misses with a double jab.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinkead lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead misses with a hook. Sleon ducked under it nicely.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kinkead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
Kinkead has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sleon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinkead staying out of range there.
Kinkead takes one to the side of the head.
Kinkead throws a right hand that Sleon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleon also avoids with ease.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sleon dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sleon. That snapped Kinkead's head back.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead throws a nice head kick!
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead misses with a double jab
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sleon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkead throws out a powerful jab.
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkead moves away.
A punch combination from Sleon misses.
Sleon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sleon scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinkead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Kinkead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinkead tries for a takedown but Sleon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinkead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Kinkead moved away.
Kinkead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkead ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kinkead checks a leg kick.
Kinkead throws a right and a left that Sleon avoids nicely.
Sleon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kinkead blocks it well.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleon avoids a kick to the body.
Sleon slips a jab and a cross from Kinkead.
Sleon cracks Kinkead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
Kinkead throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead connects with a jab.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinkead. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Kinkead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kinkead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kinkead is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Kinkead won't allow Sleon to sweep him here.
Kinkead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sleon wants to control the position but Kinkead says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sleon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sleon is trying to control but can't.
Kinkead wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kinkead stays in close to Sleon's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sleon circles away.
Sleon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinkead.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleon lands the left hand.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kinkead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sleon thumps Kinkead with a low kick.
Sleon lands a jab.
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Sleon lands a slapping body shot.
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 punch combination from Kinkead misses.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Sleon.
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 Rhashaun Kinkead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
That's time! Kinkead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kinkead throws out a loose jab but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon looks to throw a body kick
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon trying to keep a closed guard but Kinkead is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kinkead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kinkead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleon is looking to control Kinkead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sleon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sleon is looking to escape.
Sleon is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sleon lands the left hand.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon takes a swing at Kinkead's ribcage but misses.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkead lands a head kick. Sleon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon checks the leg kick.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Kinkead swinging wildly here.
Kinkead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead throws a leg kick but Sleon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sleon duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sleon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleon staying out of range there.
Sleon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sleon throws a chopping leg kick but Kinkead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Sleon moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Sleon throws a head kick but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead slips a jab and a cross from Sleon.
Sleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kinkead bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sleon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Kinkead thuds his shin into the meat of Sleon's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkead misses with a series of wild punches.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sleon lands with a nice body punch.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sleon throws a low kick but Kinkead avoids it.
Sleon with a nice cross.
Kinkead takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sleon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon!
A very excited looking Edward Sleon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Hernandez (ranked 1109 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Jimmy McGee (ranked 125 p4p, 254 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of McGee's head.
Nice cross by McGee.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from McGee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez misses with a right hand
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a jab.
Hernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and McGee counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGee throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee lands with a cross.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee walks into a left hand.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGee slips under a jab from Hernandez.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
McGee feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
McGee throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez checks a low kick from McGee.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McGee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hernandez has got the better of the exchanges.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee slips a jab from Hernandez.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee throws a counter combo.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
McGee lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Hernandez throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGee connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee slips under a jab from Hernandez.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
McGee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hernandez with a hook.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
McGee slips under a jab from Hernandez.
McGee defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
McGee lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee keeps Hernandez at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
McGee feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
McGee connects with a jab.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGee throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jimmy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hernandez tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee lands with a slapping head kick.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a right hand.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGee! But no joy.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez slips under a jab from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
McGee throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez takes one to the side of the head.
McGee thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hernandez takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Hernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
McGee slips a jab from Hernandez.
McGee takes one on the button.
Hernandez jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mateo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ramos (ranked 440 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Ryan Wallaby (ranked 57 p4p, 381 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franz Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Wallaby!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos throws a body punch but Wallaby moves out of range.
Wallaby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Franz Ramos has been cut.
Ramos throws a combination that misses
and Wallaby counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallaby is trying to break the clinch but Ramos is controlling him.
Wallaby blocking some punches.
Ramos has Wallaby pushed against the cage.
Wallaby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallaby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallaby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallaby wants to clinch but Ramos slips to the side
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ryan Wallaby has been cut.
Wallaby walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Wallaby persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallaby with a nice cross.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
Wallaby is looking to clinch.
Wallaby shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Franz Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wallaby.
Ramos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Wallaby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallaby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Wallaby clinches up against the cage.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallaby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallaby up against the cage.
Wallaby has had enough of the clinch but Ramos keeps him there for the moment.
Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Wallaby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramos defends it nicely.
Wallaby throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallaby slips a jab from Ramos.
Ramos keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallaby with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramos sprawls well. Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallaby gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ramos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Wallaby didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Ryan Wallaby's cut even more.
Franz Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Wallaby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallaby.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallaby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wallaby forces Ramos back against the cage and clinches.
Wallaby is trying to break the clinch but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Wallaby avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook. Wallaby ducked under it nicely.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallaby wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Wallaby is fighting to break Ramos's control of his arms but Ramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wallaby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Ramos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallaby misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Wallaby looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos lands a big right hand that sends Wallaby crashing to the mat! Ramos stays standing though and waves Wallaby back to his feet!
The cut above Ryan Wallaby's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ramos lands a jab to Wallaby's midsection.
Ramos sends Wallaby crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ramos is motioning to the referee to let Wallaby up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wallaby is rocked!
Ryan Wallaby's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Wallaby's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Franz Ramos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Bohn (ranked 816 p4p, 1319 weight class) and Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 106 p4p, 178 weight class). Bohn comes to the cage accompanied by Brennan Heart - One Blade (Noisecontrollers RMX). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Bohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson shoots for a takedown but Bohn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Bohn moves out of range.
Farquharson misses with a right hand
and Bohn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farquharson's knee momentarily.
Bohn misses with a low kick.
Farquharson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bohn counters with a stiff right hand.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bohn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fabian Bohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Bohn has Farquharson up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson is trying to pull guard but Bohn has him pressed against the cage.
Farquharson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bohn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farquharson blocks an elbow strike from Bohn.
Farquharson has had enough of the clinch but Bohn keeps him there for the moment.
Bohn misses with a body punch.
Farquharson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bohn misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bohn.
A head punch on the inside from Bohn fails to land.
Farquharson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohn tries to stall but Farquharson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bohn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut. Bohn saw that one coming.
Bohn misses with a wild body shot.
Bohn throws a front kick aimed at Farquharson's knee but Farquharson avoids it well.
Bohn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Bohn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bohn cracks a nice hook into Farquharson's ribs.
Farquharson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bohn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Fabian Bohn has been cut.
That kick from Bohn tenderised Farquharson's leg. Farquharson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquharson misses with a left hand
and Bohn counters with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bohn moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
And Bohn counters with a quick kick to the body but Farquharson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohn drives through and clinches with Farquharson against the cage.
Farquharson is working for takedown but Bohn is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohn.
Farquharson is working for takedown but Bohn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farquharson is trying to break the clinch but Bohn has him pressed against the cage.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Bohn manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
Bohn lands an uppercut.
Bohn struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Bohn pushes off an throws an elbow but Farquharson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farquharson wants a takedown but no success here.
Farquharson tries to circle away but Bohn has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bohn.
Bohn stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabian Bohn's cut.
That's time! Bohn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bohn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabian Bohn is winning the standup battle so far.
Farquharson looks to throw the jab but Bohn is out of range.
Bohn 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.
The fighters circling - Bohn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson misses with a hook
and Bohn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farquharson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bohn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Farquharson will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohn with the inside leg kick.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut
and Bohn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bohn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bohn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Bohn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farquharson throws a hook to the side of Bohn's head but Bohn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bohn on the side of the head.
Fabian Bohn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson thuds a left hand into Bohn's body.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Bohn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut. Bohn saw that one coming.
Bohn scoring well with a low kick there.
Bohn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson scores with a nice strike.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bohn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohn moves away.
Bohn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut.
Bohn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bohn.
Bohn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn counters with a thumping low kick.
Bohn lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bohn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Bohn tenderised Farquharson's leg. Farquharson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farquharson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bohn is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson misses with a left hand
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bohn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farquharson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bohn was covering up waiting for the punch and Farquharson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Fabian Bohn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabian Bohn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bohn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bohn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farquharson can do to turn this around?
Farquharson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bohn moves forwards but Farquharson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn counters with a straight right hand.
Farquharson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohn throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Bohn didn't expect that.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bohn wants to stand and escape but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson trying to control but Bohn is working from the bottom.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Bohn.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bohn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson.
Bohn kicks Farquharson off and gets back to his feet.
Farquharson misses with a hook
letting Bohn counter with a right hand.
Bohn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bohn closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Bohn struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farquharson.
A bit of stalling here from Bohn.
Bohn digs a right hand underneath Farquharson's ribcage. Farquharson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bohn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson is working for takedown but Bohn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohn lands a left hand.
Farquharson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bohn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohn is struggling to control the position.
Farquharson can't break the clinch.
Bohn digs a right hand underneath Farquharson's ribcage. Farquharson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bohn.
Farquharson is looking for a takedown.
Fabian Bohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Farquharson.
Farquharson can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Farquharson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bohn struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Bohn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohn lands an uppercut.
Bohn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Bohn gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bohn.
Malcolm Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Bohn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bohn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Bohn!
An out of breath Fabian Bohn 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zane Raven (ranked 500 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Mackin Hooez (ranked 55 p4p, 217 weight class). Raven comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Mackin Hooez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mackin Hooez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooez. Hooez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooez moves away.
Raven misses with a body punch
and Hooez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raven won't be happy with that.
Raven manages to get back to half guard.
Raven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Raven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooez pulls his head out easily.
Raven is looking for a sweep. Hooez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven manages to get to full guard.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooez defends it easily.
Hooez pushes down on Raven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raven trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raven is staying active underneath Hooez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raven controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hooez wants to control but Raven is keeping him busy.
Raven is trying to maintain the position but Hooez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but Raven defending well.
Hooez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Raven defend it? Hooez steps over the head and cranks it - Raven is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hooez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mackin Hooez!
An out of breath Mackin Hooez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zane Raven spoke after the fight, saying 'Death is in the air…'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Hopper (ranked 599 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Balogh Szabolcs (ranked 79 p4p, 212 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
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, Balogh Szabolcs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szabolcs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopper missing with a left hand there. Szabolcs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szabolcs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopper throws a series of punches but Szabolcs moves out of range.
Hopper throws an off balance right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Szabolcs rushes Hopper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szabolcs tries to land a body kick
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szabolcs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hopper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szabolcs thinks about the counter body kick.
Hopper looks to land a right hand but Szabolcs moved out of range.
Szabolcs avoids the body shot from Hopper.
Szabolcs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szabolcs throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.
Szabolcs closes the distance and clinches.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Szabolcs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopper throws a punch but it's blocked by Szabolcs.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hopper on the inside.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
Szabolcs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Szabolcs prevents Hopper from breaking the clinch.
Szabolcs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Hopper manages to break the clinch.
Hopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper lands a body shot.
Szabolcs throws a body kick that misses.
Szabolcs slips under a jab from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a straight left.
Szabolcs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szabolcs lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szabolcs tests Hopper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Szabolcs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szabolcs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Szabolcs 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.
Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szabolcs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs scores with a body shot.
Hopper clobbers Szabolcs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Hopper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper misses with an uppercut.
Szabolcs doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Hopper throws a one two combo.
Szabolcs slips a jab from Hopper.
Szabolcs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopper tries to break the clinch but Szabolcs is controlling the position.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szabolcs has him pressed against the cage.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will Hopper is winning the standup battle so far.
Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szabolcs has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Szabolcs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
A short right from Szabolcs.
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Hopper is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Szabolcs pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szabolcs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper wants to break free but Szabolcs has control.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szabolcs pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szabolcs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szabolcs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopper tries to break free but Szabolcs pushes him back against the cage.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szabolcs closes the distance and pushes Hopper back into the cage.
Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Hopper avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab from Szabolcs finds it's way through Hopper's defenses.
Szabolcs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szabolcs defending well as Hopper loads up on a big left hand.
Szabolcs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szabolcs pushes Hopper away with a front kick.
Hopper misses with a double jab
and Szabolcs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopper throws a big counter combination but Szabolcs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szabolcs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Szabolcs
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Szabolcs.
A body shot lands from Szabolcs.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szabolcs connects with a superb combination that knocks Hopper out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Szabolcs before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hopper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Balogh Szabolcs!
Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunt Jernit (ranked 677 p4p, 806 weight class) and Koen Bauweraerts (ranked 77 p4p, 88 weight class). Bauweraerts has chosen Linkin Park x Steve Aoki - A Light That Never Comes (Coone Remix) as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koen Bauweraerts!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Bauweraerts down.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit 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.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Bauweraerts is out of range.
Bauweraerts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bauweraerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Bauweraerts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Bauweraerts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jernit throws a hook but Bauweraerts avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Bauweraerts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bauweraerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bauweraerts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Bauweraerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Bauweraerts connects with a body shot.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bauweraerts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jernit on 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!
Bauweraerts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jernit counters with an inside leg kick.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Jernit scores with a hook.
Bauweraerts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jernit blocks a leg kick.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Bauweraerts checks it
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jernit won't be happy with that.
Bauweraerts is working Jernit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jernit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jernit wants to control but Bauweraerts postures up.
Jernit is trying to improve his position.
Bauweraerts working away.
Bauweraerts is chipping away with strikes.
Bauweraerts grinds an elbow into Jernit's temple.
Bauweraerts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jernit keeps working.
Bauweraerts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jernit is looking for a sweep.
Jernit is trying to control Bauweraerts's posture but Bauweraerts avoids it.
Jernit is holding Bauweraerts down, trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bauweraerts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Bauweraerts misses with a few strikes there.
Bauweraerts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bauweraerts ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Jernit slams his shin into Bauweraerts's torso.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauweraerts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bauweraerts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bauweraerts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bauweraerts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
and Bauweraerts counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit cracks Bauweraerts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Bauweraerts is defending well.
Bauweraerts is pressing down on Jernit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jernit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bauweraerts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bauweraerts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jernit is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position here.
Koen Bauweraerts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jernit postures up.
Jernit trying to control but Bauweraerts is working from the bottom.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bauweraerts can do to turn this around?
Jernit won't allow Bauweraerts to sweep him here.
Jernit stays in close to Bauweraerts's body and controls the position.
Bauweraerts is controlling Jernit's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bauweraerts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bauweraerts is not content to let Jernit control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bauweraerts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jernit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position.
Bauweraerts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauweraerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauweraerts with the counter takedown but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauweraerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jernit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jernit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit cracks Bauweraerts with an open hand slap.
Bauweraerts digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Bauweraerts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Bauweraerts lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jernit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bauweraerts digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit thows a leg kick but Bauweraerts checks it
so Bauweraerts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jernit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jernit looking to pass the guard.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Bauweraerts keeps moving.
Jernit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bauweraerts pulls Jernit in close to his closed guard and prevents Jernit from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bauweraerts 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.
Jernit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bauweraerts controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Bauweraerts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Bauweraerts keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bauweraerts loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Bauweraerts checks a low kick from Jernit.
It seemed like Bauweraerts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Bauweraerts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Bauweraerts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bauweraerts with the inside leg kick.
Bauweraerts throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauweraerts ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Bauweraerts throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Bauweraerts is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gunt Jernit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit'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.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown. Jernit fights it but they end up in guard.
Bauweraerts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bauweraerts 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.
Jernit seems keen to control Bauweraerts's posture.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bauweraerts is one step ahead there.
Jernit is trying to keep Bauweraerts in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Bauweraerts is fighting to break Jernit's control of his arms but Jernit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauweraerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Bauweraerts throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice uppercut.
Bauweraerts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Bauweraerts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bauweraerts steps into range and cracks Jernit with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jernit flops backwards and Bauweraerts dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jernit is rocked!
Gunt Jernit's cut is getting worse.
Bauweraerts arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jernit's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
Koen Bauweraerts is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Koen Bauweraerts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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