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UCF 66: Mfer v Jones PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 3488 p4p, 5150 weight class) and Alfonzo Bondzie (ranked 443 p4p, 551 weight class). Banchamek comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent MT
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonzo Bondzie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bondzie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banchamek checks it well.
Bondzie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bondzie checks the leg kick.
Bondzie wants to counter the offense by Banchamek and move into the clinch position.
Bondzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Bondzie instigates a clinch.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Bondzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bondzie backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Banchamek tries to stall but Bondzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Bondzie.
Bondzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banchamek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Banchamek looking to slow down the pace here.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Bondzie blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bondzie misses with a knee to the head.
Bondzie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Banchamek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bondzie can turn it around.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bondzie.
 It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Bondzie tries a knee to the head but Banchamek blocks it.
Bondzie wants to stall.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Bondzie misses with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek managing to block the knees to the body from Bondzie.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Bondzie avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bondzie's elbow.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bondzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bondzie lands an elbow just above Banchamek 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
A knee to the head by Bondzie.
Bondzie pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bondzie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by Bondzie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Bondzie throws knees to the body.
Banchamek tries to work over Bondzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondzie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bondzie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banchamek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bondzie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banchamek's defenses.
Bondzie tries to land a knee to the head but Banchamek blocks with his arms.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Bondzie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banchamek.
Banchamek stalling against the cage.
Bondzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bondzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bondzie trying to land knees to the body.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bondzie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bondzie effectively controlling the action here.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bondzie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bondzie tries a knee to the head but Banchamek blocks it.
Bondzie trying to land knees to the body.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Bondzie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside.
Bondzie stalling the fight.
Banchamek stalling.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bondzie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Bondzie avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
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 Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek'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.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Banchamek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bondzie.
Bondzie darts in trying to clinch
and Banchamek counters with a nice body kick.
Bondzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banchamek.
A solid body kick from Banchamek.
Bondzie tries to clinch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Bondzie misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banchamek.
Bondzie is looking to clinch.
Bondzie tries to clinch up but Banchamek circles away and keeps his distance.
Banchamek throws a push kick but Bondzie slaps the foot to one side.
Bondzie flicks out a counter leg kick but Banchamek steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Banchamek lands but Bondzie takes it in his stride.
Banchamek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondzie can do to turn this around?
Banchamek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bondzie throws a leg kick
and Banchamek counters with a good low kick that Bondzie was not able to check.
Bondzie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws the kick towards the body but Bondzie avoids it.
Bondzie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a head kick.
Bondzie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bondzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banchamek throws a leg kick which misses Bondzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Bondzie tries to avoid it.
Bondzie wants to land a leg kick but Banchamek is out of range.
Bondzie avoids a kick to the body.
Alfonzo Bondzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondzie throws a leg kick
and Banchamek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banchamek throws a head kick that Bondzie semi-blocks.
That's two 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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bondzie checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Banchamek.
Bondzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banchamek throws a lazy head kick
and Bondzie counters with a thumping low kick.
Banchamek swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondzie.
Banchamek throws the kick towards the body but Bondzie avoids it.
Bondzie feints a counter leg kick.
Banchamek tries to score with a low kick but Bondzie moves his leg out of the way.
Bondzie misses with a kick to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek is winning the standup battle so far.
Bondzie misses with a body kick.
Bondzie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banchamek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bondzie looks for the body kick but Banchamek saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Bondzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bondzie moves to clinch but Banchamek breaks away
and Banchamek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bondzie is looking to clinch.
Bondzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banchamek is out of range and Bondzie settles back down.
Bondzie checks a leg kick.
Bondzie tries to counter with a clinch but Banchamek shakes him off and moves away.
Bondzie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banchamek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Banchamek misses
and Bondzie counters with a leg kick.
Banchamek tries to keep at a distance but Bondzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banchamek as Bondzie tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondzie lands a damaging elbow.
Buakaw Banchamek's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Banchamek on the inside.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Bondzie throws knees to the body.
Bondzie with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Bondzie effectively controlling the action here.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bondzie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banchamek blocks it with crossed arms.
Banchamek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Banchamek scores with a head kick.
Bondzie is looking to clinch.
Banchamek misses with a looping left.
Bondzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banchamek is looking to counter with a body kick.
Banchamek gets tackled into the cage by Bondzie. Bondzie maintains the clinch.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bondzie trying to land knees to the body.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Bondzie controls his hands.
Bondzie looking to throw knees to the head but Banchamek is blocking nicely.
Banchamek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondzie looking to stall.
Bondzie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banchamek avoids it.
Bondzie is pushing Banchamek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Banchamek avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek gets through Bondzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bondzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek blocks the elbow strike.
Banchamek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bondzie prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Banchamek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banchamek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bondzie working Banchamek over with knees to the body.
Banchamek looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bondzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bondzie is looking to control Banchamek's arms but Banchamek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bondzie has his back to the cage.
Alfonzo Bondzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Bondzie missing with knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondzie backwards.
A hook to the body from Banchamek.
Bondzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Banchamek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek taking a breather.
Bondzie tries to land a knee to the head but Banchamek blocks with his arms.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondzie blocking some punches.
Bondzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banchamek is defending well for now.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bondzie stalling the fight.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Bondzie throws knees to the body.
Bondzie takes a shot to the head.
Bondzie prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Bondzie looking to stall.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bondzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Bondzie missing with knees to the body.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Bondzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bondzie stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
Banchamek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banchamek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bondzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondzie misses with a knee strike.
Banchamek pushes Bondzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Bondzie blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Bondzie prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Alfonzo Bondzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banchamek 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!
A relieved looking Buakaw Banchamek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen McGarvey (ranked 3360 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Sean Pereira (ranked 380 p4p, 339 weight class). Pereira has chosen Itsári, by Sepultura as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen McGarvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira moves to clinch but McGarvey breaks away
and McGarvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira jumps guard but McGarvey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pereira manages to pull guard.
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGarvey is aware though and is defending well.
McGarvey tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
McGarvey content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is trying to keep McGarvey in close.
Pereira has an active guard here but McGarvey has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to sweep but McGarvey has passed to side control!
Pereira is looking for a sweep.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarvey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGarvey works to advance to full mount. Pereira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGarvey lands a nice shot to the head.
McGarvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pereira holds on for dear life.
McGarvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGarvey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pereira tries to hold on but McGarvey postures up.
McGarvey working Pereira over with strikes here.
McGarvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGarvey looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but McGarvey isn't that keen on the idea.
McGarvey controlling the position easily from mount.
Pereira is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pereira regains half guard.
McGarvey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pereira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pereira.
McGarvey wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGarvey uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGarvey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen McGarvey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGarvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira tries to clinch up
and McGarvey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pereira tries to clinch but McGarvey is having none of it.
Pereira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick.
Sean Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from McGarvey.
Pereira closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGarvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGarvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira tries to clinch but McGarvey moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pereira walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGarvey.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
McGarvey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGarvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pereira looks to clinch
and McGarvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Pereira is rocked!
McGarvey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarvey finish him?
Pereira tries to clinch
and McGarvey counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen McGarvey!
Stephen McGarvey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd like to thank my family and most of all God, for making me an Atheist. Cheers!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 2745 p4p, 1988 weight class) and Amadi Yousuf (ranked 315 p4p, 226 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Coming With Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amadi Yousuf!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald blocks a jab.
Yousuf lands a jab to the head.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Yousuf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yousuf lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Yousuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yousuf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yousuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald 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.
Yousuf moves out of range of the strikes.
Yousuf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Yousuf misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yousuf sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yousuf. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yousuf.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald dives in and grabs Yousuf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yousuf pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Yousuf has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Yousuf connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Yousuf backs away looking to recover.
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!
Yousuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Yousuf lands a lovely overhand right.
Yousuf with a nice cross.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut.
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yousuf circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yousuf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald tests Yousuf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
Yousuf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Yousuf's ribcage but misses.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yousuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yousuf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Yousuf lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Yousuf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Yousuf misses with the body kick
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Yousuf didn't expect that.
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Yousuf slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.
Yousuf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Yousuf pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yousuf moves away.
Yousuf feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Yousuf with the inside leg kick.
Yousuf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yousuf wants it to stay on the feet.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Yousuf. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Yousuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
Yousuf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yousuf digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald checks a low kick from Yousuf.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yousuf sprawls and moves away.
Yousuf misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yousuf lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Yousuf wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yousuf. That one must have hurt.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Yousuf sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yousuf lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Yousuf had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yousuf.
A jab from Yousuf finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a looping right.
Yousuf throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald is looking to wear down Yousuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yousuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Yousuf jumps back.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Yousuf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yousuf lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Yousuf misses
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Yousuf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Yousuf is retaining full guard.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yousuf keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Yousuf trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald postures up in Yousuf's guard and throws a big left but Yousuf blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yousuf lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Yousuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yousuf.
McDonald throws a low kick but Yousuf avoids it.
Yousuf takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Yousuf misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf misses with a leg kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yousuf throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yousuf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yousuf as he jumps to the side.
McDonald defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Yousuf avoids it well.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Yousuf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
Yousuf works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald jumps guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yousuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Yousuf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from McDonald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yousuf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yousuf pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yousuf lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Yousuf as the two fighters clinch.
Yousuf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yousuf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Yousuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tries to work over Yousuf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Yousuf works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Yousuf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Yousuf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yousuf lands an uppercut.
Yousuf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yousuf's elbow.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yousuf cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
Yousuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yousuf lands with a left to the head.
Yousuf lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Good body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yousuf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yousuf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf!
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 1735 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Sauv Ignon (ranked 240 p4p, 307 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolkvadze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignon. Ignon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolkvadze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignon to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignon thuds a left hand into Bolkvadze's body.
Bolkvadze throws a nice looking combination but Ignon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolkvadze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignon dives in and scores a takedown into Bolkvadze's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolkvadze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolkvadze has escaped and now he's on top!
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolkvadze passes into side control.
Bolkvadze is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Bolkvadze is controlling the pace.
Ignon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bolkvadze jumps into side control!
Ignon tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignon keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolkvadze gets to mount! Ignon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ignon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Ignon right now.
Bolkvadze is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignon tries to escape but Bolkvadze has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignon turns into Bolkvadze and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Xtreme Fighting Gym inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolkvadze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolkvadze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ignon, into his guard.
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Bolkvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolkvadze defends it easily.
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolkvadze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolkvadze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignon has an active guard here but Bolkvadze has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bolkvadze escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bolkvadze!
Bolkvadze controlling the position.
Ignon tries to buck Bolkvadze off but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
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 Buck Bolkvadze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Ignon with that takedown attempt.
Ignon scores with a body shot.
Donk. Bolkvadze catches Ignon right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Bolkvadze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolkvadze loads up on a big right hand but Ignon slips the punch.
Ignon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolkvadze was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolkvadze is keeping the position for now.
Bolkvadze controls Ignon momentarily but Ignon frees himself.
Ignon slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignon seems to be working for a kimura but Bolkvadze defends the submission attempt.
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolkvadze wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolkvadze moves into full guard.
Sauv Ignon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ignon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolkvadze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ignon has Bolkvadze in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolkvadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolkvadze tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignon is retaining full guard.
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolkvadze passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
Ignon is looking to get back to full guard here but Bolkvadze has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bolkvadze stands up and beckons Ignon to his feet.
Ignon throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
A big left from Bolkvadze misses.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolkvadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolkvadze throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolkvadze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolkvadze works Ignon's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolkvadze misses the target.
Ignon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolkvadze defends it well.
Ignon misses the body punch
and Bolkvadze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ignon looks for a takedown but Bolkvadze sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolkvadze cracks Ignon with a good jab.
Ignon throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bolkvadze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sauv Ignon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ignon lands a body shot.
Bolkvadze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignon under the eye.
Bolkvadze throws a push kick but Ignon slaps the foot to one side.
Bolkvadze thumps Ignon with a low kick.
Ignon misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignon blocks the leg kick.
Ignon connects with a right hand. Bolkvadze shakes it off.
Whack! Bolkvadze lands a heavy head kick that drops Ignon. The ref tackles Bolkvadze to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ignon was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Buck Bolkvadze!
After winning the bout, Buck Bolkvadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 910 p4p, 2633 weight class) and Tyrion Slamister (ranked 108 p4p, 300 weight class). King Kong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Tyrion Slamister has been cut.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slamister.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Slamister.
Slamister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slamister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kong throws a leg kick but Slamister sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamister slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong lunges at Slamister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slamister's hand.
King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Slamister tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Slamister is out of range.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slamister's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kong misses.
Good leg kick by Kong.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Slamister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slamister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong cracks Slamister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kong throws a body punch but Slamister moves out of range.
Slamister tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Kong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slamister doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slamister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Slamister tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kong misses with a head kick.
And Slamister tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong scores with a hook.
Slamister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong cracks Slamister with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slamister to stand back up!
Slamister is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamister drops his hands momentarily and Kong needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Slamister just on the top of the head. Slamister drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Slamister - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda Jr (ranked 1100 p4p, 1512 weight class) and Lance Thorn (ranked 134 p4p, 177 weight class). Honda Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out Theme. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lance Thorn enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Thorn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Honda Jr
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Honda Jr throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Honda Jr.
Thorn with a hook.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr tries to work over Thorn's front leg with a kick but Thorn checks it.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Honda Jr avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honda Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Honda Jr pushes Thorn away with a front kick.
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Thorn 's knee.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Honda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honda Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands an overhand right.
Thorn misses with a combination
and Honda Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Honda Jr lands a big head kick that sends Thorn tumbling to the mat! Honda Jr takes a step backwards and waves Thorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorn duly obliges.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Honda Jr moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Honda Jr.
Thorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Honda Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda Jr eats them both and turns towards Thorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Honda Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Honda Jr misses with the body kick
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Honda Jr avoids them all with ease.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, Honda Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Honda Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda Jr.
Piston Honda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Honda Jr.
Thorn connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Honda Jr. That snapped Thorn's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honda Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Honda Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thorn's knee momentarily.
Honda Jr lands with an overhand left.
Honda Jr lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Honda Jr stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!
Thorn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Honda Jr! Thorn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 933 p4p, 744 weight class) and Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 107 p4p, 80 weight class). Kevin Schnitzer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzer throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Schnitzer. That snapped Hardman's head back.
Schnitzer lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer.
Hardman wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schnitzer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schnitzer throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Schnitzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardman.
Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardman wants to pass the guard but Schnitzer is keeping the position.
Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Schnitzer trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman stopping the sweep attempt from Schnitzer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardman has gone for a leg lock! Schnitzer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schnitzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardman pulls Schnitzer in close to prevent any damage.
Hardman trying to control the position.
Hardman is really struggling to control Schnitzer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schnitzer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnitzer looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schnitzer controls the pace.
Hardman looking for a guillotine here but Schnitzer defends easily.
Schnitzer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schnitzer is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardman trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A cross from Hardman lands.
Schnitzer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schnitzer.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schnitzer counters with a good low kick that Hardman was not able to check.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schnitzer throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Schnitzer coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardman closes the distance and clinches up with Schnitzer, looking for a takedown. Hardman pushes Schnitzer against the cage but Schnitzer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Schnitzer.
Hardman slips a straight right by Schnitzer.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schnitzer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schnitzer scores with a hook.
Schnitzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardman goes for a double leg but Schnitzer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schnitzer continues to drive forward.
Schnitzer breaks from the clinch.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schnitzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Hardman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schnitzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Schnitzer didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Schnitzer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardman passes into half guard.
Hardman prevents Schnitzer from improving his position.
Hardman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schnitzer is staying active underneath Hardman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardman seems to be working for a kimura but Schnitzer defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Hardman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardman is keen to just control but Schnitzer is a slippery customer.
Schnitzer wants to improve his position but Hardman is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hardman seems content to control.
Hardman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schnitzer wants to get back to full guard.
Hardman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schnitzer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardman.
Schnitzer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman looking to pass the guard.
Hardman stands and throws Schnitzer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardman working away.
Schnitzer tries to bench press Hardman off him but Hardman keeps the position.
Hardman trying to control the position but Schnitzer is working away.
Schnitzer holding on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schnitzer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Hardman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardman seems to be looking for submissions.
Schnitzer is trying to maintain the position but Hardman is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman prevents Schnitzer from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Kevin Schnitzer has been cut.
Schnitzer loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Hardman tests Schnitzer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardman misses with a combination
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
Schnitzer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schnitzer catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman slips a straight right by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Schnitzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schnitzer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Hardman swinging wildly here.
Schnitzer lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Schnitzer.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left.
Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardman.
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!
Schnitzer throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
Schnitzer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schnitzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schnitzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kevin Schnitzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schnitzer.
Hardman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schnitzer pinned against the cage. Schnitzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schnitzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Schnitzer clobbers Hardman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schnitzer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Schnitzer had a free shot at his head there.
Schnitzer looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardman moves out of range as Schnitzer strikes.
Hardman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schnitzer sprawls and moves away.
Schnitzer feints and then cracks Hardman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardman down.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schnitzer. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schnitzer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnitzer throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily.
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!
Schnitzer with the inside leg kick.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schnitzer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schnitzer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Schnitzer!
A very excited looking Kevin Schnitzer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huntti Mfer (ranked 279 p4p, 665 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 34 p4p, 73 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones drives through and clinches with Mfer against the cage.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Mfer looking to stall.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mfer is keeping busy.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body punch.
Mfer is trying to stall.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mfer.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Jones letting Mfer take a breather here.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Jones digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mfer into the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Jones gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mfer taking a breather.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Mfer.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
A short right from Jones.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caleb Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Mfer has Jones pressed against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer looking to stall.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Mfer tries to tie him up.
Jones works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mfer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mfer clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Mfer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Jones presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer is trying to stall.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Mfer gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huntti Mfer clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mfer has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Jones gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mfer up against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands a 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mfer avoiding damage.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Huntti Mfer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A left lands for Mfer.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Huntti Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Jones taking a breather.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mfer works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jones.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Jones prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Jones prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Huntti Mfer.
Well Mfer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Huntti Mfer retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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