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UCF 74: Flanders v Smith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 4521 p4p, 3864 weight class) and Ruslan Aliyev (ranked 125 p4p, 111 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux Jr. has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aliyev effectively controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux Jr. has Aliyev pressed against the cage, preventing Aliyev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aliyev can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux Jr. as Aliyev tries to tie him up.
Aliyev wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aliyev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev effectively controlling the action here.
Aliyev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Aliyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. forces Aliyev back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents Aliyev from breaking the clinch.
Aliyev wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow it.
Thibodeaux Jr. has Aliyev pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux Jr. takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aliyev working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliyev letting Thibodeaux Jr. take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux Jr. has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr.!
Kaiden Thibodeaux 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Pereira (ranked 3514 p4p, 23900 weight class) and Jarko Soumalainen (ranked 396 p4p, 536 weight class). Pereira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Itsári, by Sepultura. Sean Pereira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jarko Soumalainen's chin.
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarko Soumalainen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soumalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soumalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Soumalainen throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soumalainen - that will leave a mark!
Soumalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira lands a jab to Soumalainen's midsection.
A low kick from Soumalainen misses
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soumalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Soumalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soumalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soumalainen throws a front kick that sends Pereira stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Soumalainen avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Soumalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soumalainen misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
Soumalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soumalainen can pounce on him.
Soumalainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soumalainen.
Pereira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.
Soumalainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soumalainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pereira being controlled for a moment.
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pereira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Soumalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Soumalainen drags him back down.
Soumalainen trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soumalainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soumalainen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira pushes Soumalainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soumalainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pereira being controlled for a moment.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Soumalainen drags him back down.
Pereira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Soumalainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four 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.
Soumalainen prevents Pereira from escaping the position.
Soumalainen tries for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Soumalainen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pereira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soumalainen yanks on the arm and Pereira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soumalainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarko Soumalainen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Rocha (ranked 2352 p4p, 24154 weight class) and Nathan Rook (ranked 213 p4p, 383 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Rook!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook lands a head shot.
Rook looks to throw the jab but Rocha is out of range.
Rook throws a series of punches but Rocha moves out of range.
Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rook.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Rook.
Rocha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rook scores with the left hand. Rocha knows he should have avoided that one.
Rook jabs Rocha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rook missing with a left hand there. Rocha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rook misses with a two punch combination.
Rook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rook's guard.
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!
Rook is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Rook has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rook looking to control.
Rook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rook is keeping the position for now.
Rook trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rook misses the shot to the body.
Rocha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rook just misses with a punch to the body.
Rook misses the body punch
and Rocha moves into the clinch.
Rook swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rook is defending well for now.
Rook tries to work over Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rook gets through Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rook tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rook avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha manages to pull guard.
Rocha seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Rook pushes his legs off easily.
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rook is working Rocha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rook throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rook throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rocha's body to avoid the submission. Rocha has instead reached around Rook's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rocha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Rocha!
Jorge Rocha decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Huller (ranked 3341 p4p, 3548 weight class) and Emilio Morterero (ranked 412 p4p, 432 weight class). Morterero has chosen Tequila Sunrise (Spanish Version) as his entrance music. Emilio Morterero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Huller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Morterero!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huller.
Huller slips under a jab from Morterero.
Morterero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huller.
Huller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morterero as he avoids it easily.
Morterero throws a shot from downtown. Huller moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Huller there.
Huller moves out of range of the body kick from Morterero.
As Morterero tries to get set, Huller tries to push him back and clinch up but Morterero manages to avoid the attempt.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huller.
Morterero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huller throws an overhand right that lands on Morterero's shoulder, as Morterero tries to avoid the shot.
Morterero misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huller slips a straight right by Morterero.
Morterero throws a shot from downtown. Huller moves away and avoids it.
Morterero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morterero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morterero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morterero moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero looks to throw the jab but Huller is out of range.
As Morterero tries to get set, Huller tries to push him back and clinch up but Morterero manages to avoid the attempt.
Morterero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Huller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huller misses with a body shot.
Emilio Morterero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huller slips under a jab from Morterero.
Huller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Huller misses.
Huller missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huller scores with a hook to the body. Morterero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morterero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huller.
Huller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Huller working the strikes but Morterero uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Huller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morterero regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Huller.
Morterero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huller is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huller throws an elbow that misses. Morterero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huller's guard. Nice move by Morterero!
Huller is looking to sweep but instead, Morterero has passed into half guard.
Morterero wants to stand but Huller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Huller tries to roll over but Morterero keeps him under control.
Huller actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huller looking for submissions off his back.
Huller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morterero pulls his head out easily.
Huller gets full guard.
Huller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morterero stacks Huller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morterero!
Huller tries to bench press Morterero off him but Morterero keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huller is working hard here to advance position.
Morterero gets to mount! Huller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Huller is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Morterero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huller takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Huller just misses with a punch to the body.
Huller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
Huller shoots in for a takedown but Morterero shows good takedown defense.
Morterero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Morterero throws a lazy right hand but Huller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morterero.
Morterero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morterero thuds his right hand into Huller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morterero.
Huller moves out of range of the strikes.
Huller just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huller has his takedown stuffed
and Morterero counters with a crisp right that sends Huller to the canvas! Morterero follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Morterero!
During a confident post fight interview, Emilio Morterero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taekn Arrms (ranked 1973 p4p, 23849 weight class) and Pierre Lefevre (ranked 199 p4p, 430 weight class). Taekn Arrms has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Taekn Arrms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrms scores with a takedown into Lefevre 's guard.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lefevre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lefevre 's head.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Lefevre .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms connects with a couple of short punches.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefevre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Lefevre blocks nicely.
Lefevre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
Arrms trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lefevre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Arrms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre advances to half guard.
Lefevre is trying to control. Arrms wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms is looking to control Lefevre 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arrms avoid being mounted?
Arrms is controlling Lefevre 's trapped leg to prevent Lefevre from advancing to side control.
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arrms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arrms is looking to control Lefevre 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arrms avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lefevre content to control rather than advance.
Lefevre trying to control the action but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is doing well to control the position and prevent Lefevre from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arrms feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Lefevre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Lefevre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefevre , not yet.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms is working Lefevre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lefevre lands with a good body shot.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lefevre can do to turn this around?
Arrms takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lefevre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arrms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lefevre trying to control here.
Arrms is working for a kimura but Lefevre is defending it quite comfortably.
Lefevre moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrms trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Arrms trying to move into half guard but instead Lefevre has managed to sweep!
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Arrms is pulling down on Lefevre 's head to control his posture.
Lefevre trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Lefevre is looking to pass into half guard but Arrms pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arrms is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrms passes Lefevre 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arrms is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arrms throws a strike but Lefevre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms postures up and lands a big shot to Lefevre 's brow.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre 's guard.
Lefevre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arrms is now in half guard.
Arrms wants to free his trapped foot but Lefevre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arrms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lefevre is staying active underneath Arrms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre won't allow Arrms to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arrms drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arrms thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lefevre wants to get back to his feet but Arrms drags him back down.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms slows the pace down.
Lefevre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lefevre is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrms cracks Lefevre with a big elbow.
Lefevre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lefevre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arrms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lefevre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lefevre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre prevents Arrms from moving into mount.
Arrms swings around for an armbar but Lefevre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arrms's guard.
Arrms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrms being controlled here momentarily.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lefevre has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefevre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arrms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Lefevre preventing the sweep.
Arrms controlling the position.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arrms's guard.
Pierre Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lefevre is keen to just control but Arrms is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
After the fight, Taekn Arrms was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2911 p4p, 2744 weight class) and Kristian Kent (ranked 370 p4p, 344 weight class). Banchamek's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ram Muay. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristian Kent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
Banchamek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banchamek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
Banchamek looks to land a body kick but Kent moved away.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Kent feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banchameks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Kent off balance momentarily.
Banchamek misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kent! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kent as he connects with a hook.
Kent throws a jab when Banchamek was well out of range.
Kent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Banchamek slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek wants to land a leg kick but Kent is out of range.
Banchamek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banchamek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kent is out of range and Banchamek settles back down.
Kent moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banchamek with the inside leg kick.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banchamek thows a leg kick but Kent checks it
letting Kent counter with a right hand.
Kent scores with a jab.
Kent checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Kent was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banchamek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kristian Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Banchamek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kent 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.
A swing and a miss from Kent.
Banchamek scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Kent.
 It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek slips under a jab.
Kent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Banchamek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banchamek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kent. That did some damage!
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent lunges at Banchamek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banchamek's hand.
Banchamek throws a hook but Kent avoids it easily.
Kent looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kent throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent cracks a nice hook into Banchamek's ribs.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banchamek's head.
Kent checks a low kick from Banchamek.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Banchamek misses with a double jab.
Banchamek pushes Kent away with a front kick.
Kent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kent connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Kent.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Kent misses.
Banchamek moves out of range as Kent strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek looks to land a body kick but Kent moved away.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Banchamek moved out of range.
Banchamek is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
Banchamek scores with a head kick. Kent tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooh!!! Kent has knocked Banchamek down with a huge combo! Kent steps away and waves a wobbly Banchamek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Banchamek is rocked!
Kent lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Banchamek is looking to close the distance but Kent sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Banchamek crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Banchamek is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kristian Kent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryk Anders (ranked 1567 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Amadi Yousuf (ranked 188 p4p, 193 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anders might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryk Anders has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryk Anders seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryk Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amadi Yousuf!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yousuf blocks a jab.
Anders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Yousuf throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Yousuf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yousuf tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anders moves to clinch but Yousuf breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anders misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Yousuf takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf punishes Anders's body with a nice straight punch.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Yousuf ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yousuf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anders staying out of range there.
Anders moves out of range as Yousuf throws a body kick.
Anders tries to clinch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Anders backing away here, and Yousuf unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yousuf moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Anders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Yousuf.
Anders misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders wants to slow Yousuf down by chopping away at his legs.
Yousuf feints a counter leg kick.
Yousuf lunges at Anders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anders's hand.
Anders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anders misses with a hook. Yousuf ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Yousuf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yousuf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yousuf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yousuf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders misses with a takedown attempt - Yousuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anders throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yousuf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Yousuf misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
A jab from Yousuf does it's job there.
Yousuf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yousuf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Yousuf, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yousuf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yousuf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anders's sensitive parts.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Yousuf.
Anders is looking to land body kicks.
Yousuf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anders fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryk Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yousuf connects with a right hand. Anders shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yousuf misses.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders lands with a cross.
Anders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yousuf.
Good exchange - Anders coming out on top.
It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut.
Yousuf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf lands a nice looking body shot.
Yousuf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yousuf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
A head kick misses from Anders.
Anders connects with a jab.
Anders fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anders misses with a hook.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders throws a front kick aimed at Yousuf's knee but Yousuf avoids it well.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf connects with the punch.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders wants to clinch but Yousuf slips to the side
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yousuf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Yousuf thows a leg kick but Anders checks it
and Yousuf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yousuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yousuf.
Yousuf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anders misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Yousuf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anders looks to throw a body kick
and Yousuf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yousuf is fending him off so far but Anders persists. Nope, Yousuf circles away and we're back to standing.
Yousuf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yousuf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
Yousuf thumps Anders with a low kick.
Anders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yousuf tries to avoid it but Anders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yousuf to the ground. Yousuf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anders loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
Yousuf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yousuf can pounce on him.
Yousuf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Yousuf.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anders avoids a kick to the body.
Anders misses with a takedown attempt - Yousuf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryk Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yousuf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf feints and then cracks Anders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anders down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders blocks the body kick.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anders misses with the body kick
and Yousuf counters with a body kick that stops Anders in his tracks momentarily.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Yousuf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yousuf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anders might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yousuf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yousuf counters with a leg kick.
Anders throws a hook but Yousuf avoids it easily.
Anders scores with the left hand. Yousuf knows he should have avoided that one.
Yousuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Yousuf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yousuf cracks Anders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yousuf swats away the attempt to clinch by Anders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a push kick but Yousuf slaps the foot to one side.
Yousuf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yousuf feints a counter leg kick.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anders misses with a left hand
and Yousuf counters with a straight right hand.
Anders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anders scores with a jab.
Anders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yousuf as he jumps to the side.
Ryk Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Yousuf misses.
Yousuf throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a wild combination.
Anders misses with the body kick
enabling Yousuf to counter with a crisp jab.
Yousuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders shoots in and drives through. Yousuf sprawls well.
Anders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yousuf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yousuf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yousuf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Yousuf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yousuf.
Anders misses with a kick to the body.
Anders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yousuf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anders misses the jab.
Anders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anders looks to throw the jab but Yousuf is out of range.
Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anders looks to land a combination but Yousuf avoids it well.
A big right from Yousuf misses.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yousuf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anders in his tracks.
Yousuf blocks a jab.
Yousuf slaps away a takedown attempt from Anders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yousuf! But no joy.
Anders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anders fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf connects with a leg kick.
Yousuf tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anders with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anders.
Yousuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Yousuf lands a really nice looking cross but Anders seems unphased.
Nice cross by Yousuf.
Anders connects with a crisp jab.
Anders shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf shows good takedown defense.
Yousuf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryk Anders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yousuf defends well and Anders ends up having to push Yousuf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yousuf lands an uppercut.
It looks like Ryk Anders has been cut.
Yousuf managing to block the knees to the body from Anders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Yousuf digs a right hand underneath Anders's ribcage. Anders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anders throws an elbow but misses.
Yousuf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yousuf keeping hold of Anders's head, controlling as best he can.
Ryk Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Yousuf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yousuf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yousuf moves into full guard.
Anders trying to move into half guard but instead Yousuf has managed to sweep!
Yousuf gets to his feet. Anders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Yousuf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Yousuf throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Anders throws a hook but Yousuf avoids it easily.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yousuf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yousuf scoring well with a low kick there.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yousuf. That's going to slow Anders down.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Yousuf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anders misses with a hook to the body
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Anders.
Yousuf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Yousuf counters with an inside leg kick.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yousuf connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yousuf moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Yousuf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yousuf slips under a jab.
Yousuf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anders throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Anders tries to move into range but Yousuf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf avoids it really well and circles away.
Anders looks to throw a body kick
and Yousuf counters with a straight right hand.
Yousuf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amadi Yousuf.
Well Yousuf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf!
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Belmiro (ranked 1503 p4p, 1772 weight class) and Benny Darius (ranked 154 p4p, 178 weight class). Darius has chosen In the Shadows - The Rasmus as his entrance music. Benny Darius is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darius as he avoids it easily.
Darius throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Darius's shoulder, as Darius tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Darius misses.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Darius has one of Belmiro's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The strikes coming from Belmiro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darius is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Darius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darius wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Darius down.
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Darius is defending well.
Belmiro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Darius some visible discomfort.
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darius has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darius wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Darius throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro working the head with strikes.
Belmiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Darius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Darius is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Darius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darius missing with punches from the bottom.
Darius throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Darius works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darius looking for a sweep. Not yet Darius, not yet.
Darius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belmiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darius looking for a sweep. Not yet Darius, not yet.
Darius keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro throws an elbow that misses. Darius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belmiro's guard. Nice move by Darius!
Darius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass.
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Darius defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darius throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
Darius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darius just misses with a punch to the body.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius stuffs the takedown.
Belmiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmiro lands a nice shot that snaps Darius's head back.
Darius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmiro ducks right into an uppercut from Darius.
Darius blocks a jab.
Belmiro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Darius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darius!
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Darius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmiro takes a swing at Darius's ribcage but misses.
Darius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darius scores with a hook.
Darius misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darius. Belmiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benny Darius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darius throws a head kick that Belmiro semi-blocks.
Darius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Darius. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Darius tries to move into range but Belmiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darius throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belmiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius needs to keep his hands up - Belmiro had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belmiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darius managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belmiro.
Darius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back!
Belmiro breaks Darius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro trying to control but Darius is working from the bottom.
Belmiro distracts Darius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belmiro is in close to Darius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 Darius is rocked!
Belmiro lands a couple of digs.
Darius is still in real trouble! Can Belmiro finish him?
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Darius's brow.
Belmiro arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Darius's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enzo Belmiro!
Benny Darius spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Thorn (ranked 1905 p4p, 2485 weight class) and Stephen McGarvey (ranked 227 p4p, 289 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen McGarvey!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGarvey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn misses with a right hand
letting McGarvey counter with a right hand.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn has McGarvey up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarvey.
McGarvey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
It seemed like McGarvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but McGarvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn is looking to clinch but McGarvey is avoiding it.
Thorn backing away here, and McGarvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGarvey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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!
McGarvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGarvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
McGarvey circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGarvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from McGarvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but McGarvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGarvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGarvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGarvey thuds his shin into the meat of Thorn's side.
Thorn tries to clinch there but McGarvey circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn tries to clinch but McGarvey moves out of range.
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorn throws a right and a left that McGarvey avoids nicely.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn misses with a combination
and McGarvey counters with a nice body shot.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn misses the jab.
McGarvey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A nice side step and McGarvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey thinks about the counter body kick.
McGarvey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorn momentarily.
Thorn is rocked!
Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Thorn wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.
Thorn misses with a hook. McGarvey ducked under it nicely.
McGarvey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thorn tries to clinch up but McGarvey circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorn misses with a combination
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn wants to clinch.
McGarvey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorn tries to clinch there but McGarvey circles away.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarvey.
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of McGarvey's head.
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 Lance Thorn will probably get the nod.
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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and McGarvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Thorn.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McGarvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Thorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but McGarvey pushes him off.
Thorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and McGarvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarvey.
McGarvey throws out a counter right but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGarvey! But no joy.
McGarvey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGarvey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thorn to the canvas! Thorn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McGarvey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McGarvey!
Stephen McGarvey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Flanders (ranked 589 p4p, 928 weight class) and John Joe Smith (ranked 57 p4p, 90 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Flanders moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flanders's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flanders. That did some damage!
Smith misses with a hook
and Flanders counters with a leg kick.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flanders's hands.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Flanders with an uppercut!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flanders moves away from the strike by Smith.
Flanders is looking to counter punch.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to slow Flanders down with leg kicks.
Flanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flanders slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith thows a leg kick but Flanders checks it
and Flanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith is rocked!
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Flanders finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Flanders counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanders manages to avoid it.
It looked like Flanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a low kick as Flanders jumps back.
Flanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Flanders saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Flanders takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith works Flanders's body with a nice hook.
Flanders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Flanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a body punch but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith digs a good hook to Flanders's body.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Flanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flanders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Flanders counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Flanders lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Flanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Flanders tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Flanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith avoids the body shot from Flanders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Flanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanders counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flanders finish him?!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Flanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flanders seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith thumps Flanders with a low kick.
Flanders moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Flanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flanders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flanders.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Flanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Flanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flanders staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Flanders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Flanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith catches Flanders with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Flanders counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Flanders lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a low kick but Flanders moves out of range easily.
Flanders is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
John Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Flanders misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Flanders ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
A low kick lands for Smith.
Flanders checks a leg kick.
Flanders checks a low kick from Smith.
It looked like Flanders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanders drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Flanders waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Flanders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Flanders saw that one coming.
It looked like Flanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanders checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Flanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Flanders slips under a jab from Smith.
Flanders is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Flanders moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Flanders misses its target.
Flanders checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Flanders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flanders's sensitive parts.
Flanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Smith misses.
A clash of legs there as Flanders blocks the low kick.
Flanders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Flanders misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Flanders moves away from the strike by Smith.
John Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flanders missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith works Flanders's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Flanders might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Flanders staying out of range there.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flanders is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders slips under a jab.
Flanders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flanders staying out of range there.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Dallas Flanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders slips a straight right by Smith.
It looked like Flanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanders throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Flanders slips under a jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a low kick as Flanders jumps back.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Flanders's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
A low kick lands for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flanders crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Flanders gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Flanders manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Flanders saw that one coming.
Flanders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Flanders moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanders counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Flanders looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tries a low kick but Flanders avoids it.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flanders's sensitive parts.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Flanders lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Flanders stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith lunges at Flanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flanders's hand.
Flanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Flanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Flanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flanders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flanders misses with a straight right.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Flanders cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Flanders finish him?
Flanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Joe Smith!
After winning the bout, John Joe Smith 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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