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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Gualtieri (ranked 23719 p4p, 23166 weight class) and Bugg Nevans (ranked 527 p4p, 500 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Gualtieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bugg Nevans!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevans slips under a jab from Gualtieri.
Nevans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gualtieri momentarily.
Gualtieri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulie Gualtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gualtieri avoids the body shot from Nevans.
Gualtieri lands with a straight right. Nevans didn't see that one coming.
Nevans throws the kick towards the body but Gualtieri avoids it.
Gualtieri lands with a shot to the body.
Gualtieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevans.
Nevans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gualtieri blocks a head kick by Nevans.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gualtieri. Nevans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gualtieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gualtieri misses with an uppercut.
Nevans wants to counter the offense by Gualtieri and move into the clinch position.
Gualtieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nevans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gualtieri throws a body punch but Nevans moves out of range.
Gualtieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gualtieri throws the left hand but Nevans avoids the punch easily.
Gualtieri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nevans counters with a straight right hand.
Gualtieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevans moves away.
Nevans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gualtieri is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Gualtieri's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nevans misses with a hook to the body
and Nevans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gualtieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nevans steps in with a hook that catches Gualtieri right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nevans follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gualtieri looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugg Nevans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Gabriel (ranked 3075 p4p, 3991 weight class) and Ferdinand Alexander Marcos (ranked 364 p4p, 435 weight class). Gabriel comes to the cage accompanied by Circo das Galinhas. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcos pinned against the cage. Marcos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Gabriel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos with a nice cross.
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!
Marcos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Marcos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcos misses the shot to the body.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Gabriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but Marcos circles away easily
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marcos.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!
Marcos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcos but Marcos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gabriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
Gabriel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabriel lands in his opponent's guard.
Marcos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gabriel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marcos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel staying out of range there.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Marcos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Gabriel back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown.
Marcos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Marcos.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Marcos digs a right hand into Gabriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabriel's gas tank.
Gabriel looking for a takedown.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Gabriel avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Gabriel's head.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Gabriel controls his hands.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Gabriel jumps guard.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcos manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabriel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcos defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Marcos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gabriel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcos pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marcos darts in and clinches Gabriel up against the cage.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gabriel's elbow.
Marcos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Marcos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcos smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Marcos manages to retain guard.
Marcos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel has his takedown stuffed
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Marcos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gabriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcos misses with a double jab.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Sloppy strikes from Marcos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Marcos as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joao Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcos closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos presses Gabriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Marcos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gabriel.
Gabriel can't get the takedown.
Gabriel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Gabriel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marcos is trying to keep an underhook but Gabriel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Marcos defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcos manages to get to full guard.
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard.
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gabriel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marcos stacks Gabriel 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 Marcos!
Gabriel is trying to work for a sweep but Marcos has mounted him!
Gabriel is working to get back to half guard.
Marcos trying to control but Gabriel is having none of it.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Marcos has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Gabriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Gabriel has Marcos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gabriel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marcos tumbling to the mat - Gabriel dives into Marcos's guard.
Marcos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gabriel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Marcos holds him up against the cage and eventually Gabriel drops back down to his feet.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcos lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
A short right from Marcos on the inside.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcos gets through Gabriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcos prevents it.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Gabriel jumps guard but Marcos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos tries to work over Gabriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos pushes Gabriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel has clasped his hands together around Marcos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marcos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marcos is looking to reverse the position.
Marcos pushes Gabriel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabriel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gabriel scores with punches from side control.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gabriel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcos manages to get back to half guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Marcos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Marcos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos passes into half guard.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Marcos passes Gabriel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joao Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcos 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobi Bensol (ranked 2209 p4p, 4097 weight class) and Atlas Raita (ranked 269 p4p, 427 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Atlas Raita enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Bensol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlas Raita!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensol throws the left hand but Raita avoids the punch easily.
Raita avoids the body shot from Bensol.
Raita throws out a counter right but Bensol avoids it with no problem.
Raita buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raita tries to clinch but Bensol is having none of it.
It looked like Bensol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bensol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raita to score with a decent uppercut.
Raita clinches up against the cage.
Raita scores with a shoulder strike.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bensol lands a right hand.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raita.
Raita lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raita misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bensol.
Bensol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
Raita scores with a shoulder strike.
Bensol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bensol misses with the head strike.
Bensol lands a hook that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
Bensol working aggressively here.
Raita has a couple of punches blocked by Bensol.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raita lands with a short shot to the head.
Raita softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raita works on Bensol's body with a couple of short punches.
Raita lands with a short shot to the head.
Bensol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol scores with a shoulder strike.
Raita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bensol swings wildly with an uppercut but Raita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bensol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raita can turn it around.
Bensol lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bensol.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Raita throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raita misses with some punches.
Bensol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bensol scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Raita fails to land.
Bensol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by Raita.
Raita misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raita digs a right hand underneath Bensol's ribcage. Bensol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Bensol.
Raita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Raita pushes Bensol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bensol pushes Raita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bensol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bensol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bensol manages to break the clinch.
Raita ducks under a wild hook from Bensol.
Raita replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bensol blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensol with a jab.
Raita lands the left hand.
Raita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raita clinches.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
Raita pushes Bensol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raita prevents a body shot from Bensol.
Raita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bensol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raita or not.
Bensol blocks a body shot from Raita.
Raita lands with a left to the head.
Raita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bensol blocks a body shot from Raita.
Bensol lands a shot to the body.
Bensol tries to throw a body punch but Raita avoids it by throwing Bensol back against the cage.
Bensol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bensol jabs at Raita's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atlas Raita will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raita throws a right hand that misses
and Bensol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bensol slips a jab from Raita.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Nice defenses there by Raita.
Bensol throws a hook but Raita avoids it easily.
Bensol throws a shot from downtown. Raita moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Bensol's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raita. That's going to slow Bensol down.
Bensol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bensol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raita connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a jab when Raita was well out of range.
Bensol stuns Raita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensol. Raita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bensol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bensol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Raita misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensol misses with a left hand
and Raita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raita pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raita lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raita lands with a kick to the temple. Bensol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bensol throws a body shot but no joy.
Raita lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raita throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bensol.
Bensol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raita's head backwards.
Raita gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raita throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensol lands with a left to the head.
Raita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atlas Raita seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bensol prevents a body shot from Raita.
Raita lands with a light punch inside.
Raita gets through Bensol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bensol has a couple of punches blocked by Raita.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita swings wildly with an uppercut but Bensol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raita.
Raita lands a hook that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Bensol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bensol misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensol lands a nice uppercut.
Raita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raita blocks a body shot from Bensol.
Raita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bensol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensol blocks a body shot from Raita.
Raita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bensol.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Raita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raita lands a shoulder strike.
Raita lands a nice uppercut.
Raita tries a body shot but Bensol blocks it.
Raita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
Raita prevents a body shot from Bensol.
Bensol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol working aggressively here.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raita presses Bensol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raita lands a shoulder strike.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bensol tries to throw a body punch but Raita avoids it by throwing Bensol back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Raita.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raita tries to work over Bensol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Raita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bensol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensol throws a jab when Raita was well out of range.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raita pushes Bensol up against the cage in a clinch.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol blocking some punches.
Bensol takes a shot to the head.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bensol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by Raita.
Raita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bensol.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Raita lands a hook that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Raita throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raita blocks a body shot from Bensol.
Raita prevents a body shot from Bensol.
Raita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raita lands a nice uppercut.
Bensol misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Raita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Raita can't find room to land a body shot as Bensol controls the action.
Raita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bensol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raita digs a right hand into Bensol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bensol's gas tank.
Raita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raita can't find room to land a body shot as Bensol controls the action.
Nice body punch from Raita.
Tobi Bensol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raita misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raita tries a body shot but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bensol blocks an uppercut.
Raita misses with some punches.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol scores with a shot to the side of Raita's head.
A body shot lands from Bensol.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raita blocking some punches.
Raita jumps guard but Bensol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bensol blocking some punches.
Raita lands a shot to the body.
Bensol misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raita misses with the head strike.
Bensol misses with some punches.
Raita tries to throw a body punch but Bensol avoids it by throwing Raita back against the cage.
Bensol misses with some punches.
Bensol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Bensol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
A hook to the body from Bensol.
Bensol misses with a punch to the body.
Raita blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bensol.
Bensol misses with the head strike.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by Raita.
Raita blocks an uppercut.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Bensol misses with some punches.
Bensol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bensol.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bensol.
Bensol tries to work over Raita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raita working aggressively here.
Bensol lands a shot to the body.
Raita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bensol breaks the clinch.
Bensol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bensol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raita.
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!
Bensol misses with a looping right.
Raita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Raita misses with a hook. Bensol ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Raita.
Raita digs a good hook to Bensol's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atlas Raita.
I've got Raita 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Raita!
Atlas Raita thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Aprile (ranked 2632 p4p, 3528 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 298 p4p, 385 weight class). Richie Aprile had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Aprile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner looks to throw the jab but Aprile is out of range.
Aprile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aprile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner misses with a kick to the body
and Aprile counters with a big uppercut that knocks Banner off his feet! Aprile dives into side control looking to finish!
 Banner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner is trying to escape the position but Aprile is controlling the position.
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?
Banner pushes Aprile away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aprile gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aprile working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aprile stands up and beckons Banner to his feet.
Aprile throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Aprile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aprile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Banner.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aprile ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Aprile throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Aprile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aprile.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Aprile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aprile blocks a jab.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner staying out of range there.
Aprile slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner has a takedown stuffed.
Aprile is looking to counter punch.
Aprile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner scores with a nice head shot.
Banner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aprile's waist but Aprile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banner off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aprile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aprile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aprile looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Banner.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner. That snapped Aprile's head back.
Banner 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.
Aprile moves away from the strike by Banner.
Aprile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner cracks Aprile with an open hand slap.
Aprile misses with a few strikes there.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Aprile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Aprile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banner eats them both and turns towards Aprile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Banner.
Richie Aprile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aprile 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.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aprile.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Aprile throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Aprile misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Aprile throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Aprile stuffs the takedown.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Aprile lands with a good body shot.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Banner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner misses with a hook. Aprile ducked under it nicely.
Banner lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aprile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aprile needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Aprile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aprile.
Aprile tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Aprile catches Banner right on the button with a cross.
Aprile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Banner.
Aprile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Aprile misses the target.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Banner lands with a cross.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Banner tests Aprile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aprile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner thuds a left hand into Aprile's body.
Banner moves forwards but Aprile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Aprile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aprile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner throws a hook but Aprile avoids it easily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aprile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with the combination.
Aprile looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Banner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aprile connects with a body shot that sends Banner's belly button to the back.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aprile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aprile scores with a jab.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Aprile's head but Aprile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aprile moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Banner goes down! Can Aprile finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aprile stands up and waves to Banner to follow him.
Banner lands a head shot.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aprile seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aprile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aprile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aprile.
Aprile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Aprile does it's job there.
Aprile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banner throws a right hand that Aprile ducks under and follows up with a left that Aprile also avoids with ease.
Aprile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws a head kick that half lands.
Aprile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Aprile.
A quick step to the side and Aprile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aprile tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aprile defends well and Banner ends up having to push Aprile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aprile.
Banner misses with a hook. Aprile ducked under it nicely.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aprile. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aprile misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Banner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aprile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aprile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner looks for a takedown but Aprile sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Aprile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aprile swivels and escapes.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Aprile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aprile crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Banner - the referee stops the clock and Aprile gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Banner. Aprile manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Banner.
Aprile tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aprile slips under a jab from Banner.
Aprile lands an overhand right.
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Aprile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Aprile moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aprile blocks a head kick by Banner.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aprile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Aprile staying out of range there.
Banner slips a jab and a cross from Aprile.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aprile blocks a jab.
Aprile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Aprile's head.
Aprile misses with a looping left.
Aprile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Aprile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aprile lands a slapping body shot.
Aprile throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Banner.
Banner cracks Aprile with an open hand slap.
Jab by Banner.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aprile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aprile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Aprile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aprile throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner! But no joy.
Banner lands a high kick!
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Aprile. Those never looked like landing.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Aprile moves out of range easily.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aprile moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Aprile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aprile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner thuds his right hand into Aprile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aprile throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aprile misses the jab.
Banner scores with a jab. Aprile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Aprile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner's hands.
Aprile misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Banner.
Banner tries to bum rush Aprile with a series of wild strikes but Aprile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile slips a straight right by Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Aprile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Aprile.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
A big left from Aprile misses.
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Aprile.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Banner.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aprile.
Aprile looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Richie Aprile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banner 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myuki Yoshida (ranked 24007 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Donovan Griggs (ranked 360 p4p, 226 weight class). Griggs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Be Touched- Roy Jones Jr.. Donovan Griggs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Myuki Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griggs enables Yoshida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard.
Griggs wants to stand up but Yoshida is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard.
Yoshida stops Griggs from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griggs being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Myuki Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida instigates a clinch.
Yoshida fails to pull guard.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griggs uses from the top position.
Yoshida has his hands on Griggs's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida seems keen to control Griggs's posture.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Yoshida won't let him.
Griggs being controlled here momentarily.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but instead Yoshida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Griggs pushes Yoshida off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida jumps into guard, dragging Griggs to the mat.
Griggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but instead Yoshida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Griggs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yoshida presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griggs tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida is controlling Griggs's posture.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donovan Griggs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoshida shoots in but Griggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griggs to the ground. Griggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs moves into the clinch.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida pulls guard.
Yoshida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Yoshida.
Myuki Yoshida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshida.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Griggs digs a right hand into Yoshida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshida's gas tank.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Griggs.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Griggs.
Yoshida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
I was talking to Yoshida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan Griggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griggs tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshida jumps guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yoshida has his hands on Griggs's head, controlling the position.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Griggs wanted to stand there but Yoshida had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Yoshida's head and hops out.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Griggs gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griggs tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griggs to keep the fight standing.
Yoshida pulls guard successfully.
Griggs wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs preventing the sweep.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Yoshida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida is controlling Griggs's posture.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Yoshida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida dives in for a single leg takedown but Griggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshida holds on and takes a little breather.
Griggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Yoshida pulls Griggs in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but instead Yoshida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Griggs has momentary wrist control but Yoshida slips an elbow through the middle.
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but Griggs blocks nicely.
Griggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshida controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Yoshida.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Yoshida is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griggs's waist but Griggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
Griggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshida connects with the punch.
Yoshida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griggs to the ground. Yoshida is now in Griggs's guard.
Yoshida stops Griggs from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Myuki Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Myuki Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Griggs!
Donovan Griggs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Smith (ranked 3115 p4p, 2017 weight class) and Gordon Garcia (ranked 263 p4p, 180 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Heave Away- The Fables. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Garcia lands with a cross.
Garcia lands with a cross.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Garcia tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garcia sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Garcia is trapped and Smith is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Garcia covers up.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith lands with a hammerfist to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is trying to remain composed but Smith is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith punches Garcia on the ear.
Garcia is rocked!
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith connects with a couple of big shots that have Garcia covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Garcia! Smith fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
After winning the bout, Dylan 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1707 p4p, 2525 weight class) and Bogdan Volkov (ranked 204 p4p, 283 weight class). Bogdan Volkov 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogdan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. TheNoseBleeds showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov wants to improve his position but TheNoseBleeds is controlling well.
Still in half guard, TheNoseBleeds seems content to control.
TheNoseBleeds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
TheNoseBleeds not doing much here.
TheNoseBleeds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
TheNoseBleeds prevents Volkov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, TheNoseBleeds seems content to control.
Nice strikes from TheNoseBleeds there.
TheNoseBleeds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
TheNoseBleeds prevents Volkov from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Volkov has hold of TheNoseBleeds's hands but TheNoseBleeds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to control. Volkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
TheNoseBleeds working Volkov over with strikes.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TheNoseBleeds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkov is holding on to half guard well.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard but TheNoseBleeds has passed into side control.
TheNoseBleeds is working to tighten his grip on Volkov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Volkov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but TheNoseBleeds is really squeezing tight and eventually Volkov passes out! TheNoseBleeds breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunt Jernit (ranked 829 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Zviadi Zotikshvili (ranked 94 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zviadi Zotikshvili!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Zotikshvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Zotikshvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zotikshvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Zotikshvili's head.
Zotikshvili scores with a punch to the head.
Jernit punishes Zotikshvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Zotikshvili works Jernit's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
A cross from Zotikshvili lands.
Zotikshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zotikshvili.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit with a hook.
Zotikshvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Zotikshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotikshvili misses with a head kick.
Zotikshvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zotikshvili throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
Zotikshvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zotikshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Zotikshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a big counter head kick but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Jernit misses with a combination
and Zotikshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jernit swings for the body but Zotikshvili moves out of range.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws a hook but Zotikshvili blocks it.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick
and Jernit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit swings for the body but Zotikshvili moves out of range.
Zotikshvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jernit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zotikshvili.
A combination from Jernit does no damage.
A jab from Zotikshvili misses.
Zotikshvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit with a jab.
Nice jab there from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili lands a jab to Jernit's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Zotikshvili.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zotikshvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zotikshvili lands the left hand.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zotikshvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jernit swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Jernit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jernit with a nice calf kick.
Zotikshvili throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Zotikshvili scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Zotikshvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zotikshvili 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.
Zotikshvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zotikshvili dodges the punch combination from Jernit.
Jernit jabs Zotikshvili right on the nose. Zotikshvili blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotikshvili lands with a hook. Jernit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zotikshvili at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Zotikshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zviadi Zotikshvili will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
As Zotikshvili looks to move away, Jernit throws a big counter combo but Zotikshvili just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Zotikshvili.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zotikshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotikshvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zviadi Zotikshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zotikshvili throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zotikshvili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zotikshvili back to the cage. Jernit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Zviadi Zotikshvili has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotikshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zotikshvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zotikshvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Zotikshvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Zotikshvili digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Zotikshvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Zotikshvili lands with a kick to the temple. Jernit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 Jernit is rocked!
Zotikshvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zotikshvili scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotikshvili closes the distance and clinches.
Zotikshvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotikshvili misses with the head strike.
Zotikshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zotikshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zotikshvili has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Zotikshvili.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotikshvili backwards.
A short uppercut from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Zotikshvili throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Zotikshvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zotikshvili, as that shot connected.
Zotikshvili tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotikshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit defending well as Zotikshvili loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zotikshvili throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotikshvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zotikshvili, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit misses with a few strikes there.
Zotikshvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Jernit is wise to it.
Jernit walks into a left hand.
Zotikshvili scores with a leg kick.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Zotikshvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zotikshvili throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zotikshvili lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zotikshvili misses with a hook.
Zotikshvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zotikshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Zotikshvili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Zotikshvili throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zotikshvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zotikshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotikshvili misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Zotikshvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Zotikshvili tries to avoid it.
Jernit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zotikshvili throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zviadi Zotikshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zotikshvili misses with a looping right.
Zotikshvili scores with a nice right hand.
Zotikshvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Zotikshvili with a jab.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zotikshvili.
Jernit tests Zotikshvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotikshvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zotikshvili swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zotikshvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit slips a straight right by Zotikshvili.
Jernit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Zotikshvili tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Zotikshvili.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a left hand
letting Zotikshvili counter with a right hand.
Zotikshvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Jernit off the cage and back into range.
Zotikshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit feints and then cracks Zotikshvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zotikshvili down.
Zotikshvili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit clobbers Zotikshvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotikshvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Zotikshvili misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zotikshvili's knee momentarily.
Zotikshvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zotikshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zviadi Zotikshvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zotikshvili looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotikshvili.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Zotikshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zotikshvili connects with a looping right hand.
Zotikshvili misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Zotikshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zotikshvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zotikshvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zotikshvili throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Zotikshvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotikshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit checks a low kick from Zotikshvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zotikshvili. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Zotikshvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zotikshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jernit cracks a nice hook into Zotikshvili's ribs.
Zotikshvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zotikshvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Zotikshvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Zotikshvili throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zotikshvili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zotikshvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jernit. Zotikshvili shrugs it off though.
Zotikshvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zotikshvili. That did some damage!
Gunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotikshvili throws a head kick that Jernit semi-blocks.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zotikshvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zotikshvili loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Zotikshvili checks the leg kick.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zotikshvili.
Zotikshvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Zotikshvili. Beautiful body shot.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy body shot
and Jernit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jernit drops his hands momentarily and Zotikshvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zotikshvili throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Zotikshvili manages to avoid it.
Zotikshvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Zotikshvili's legs.
Zotikshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zotikshvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zotikshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zviadi Zotikshvili.
Well Zotikshvili 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zviadi Zotikshvili!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Joe Smith (ranked 533 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Scoot Tatum (ranked 52 p4p, 254 weight class). Tatum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash-The Man Comes Around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scoot Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Tatum works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Scoot Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum lands with a nice body punch.
Tatum throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.
Tatum clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tatum misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Scoot Tatum has been cut.
Tatum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum feints the counter takedown.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Tatum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tatum trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Tatum defends easily.
Tatum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatum is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tatum.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith wants to improve his position but Tatum is controlling well.
Tatum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Tatum controlling the action here.
Tatum wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Tatum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Tatum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tatum wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Tatum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith won't allow Tatum to pass to mount.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Tatum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to chop away at Tatum's legs.
Tatum shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
John Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tatum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatum with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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 John Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scoot Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatum feints the counter takedown.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Tatum throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum is rocked!
Crack! Smith connects with the perfect overhand right and Tatum falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Joe Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, John Joe Smith 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 Dakota Reis (ranked 549 p4p, 887 weight class) and Koen Bauweraerts (ranked 68 p4p, 100 weight class). Reis comes to the cage accompanied by Cree Prayer Song - Young Spirit. Bauweraerts has chosen Dj Coone - Eating Donuts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Reis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koen Bauweraerts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis scores with a sloppy right hand. Bauweraerts should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Reis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bauweraerts.
The fighters circling - Bauweraerts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Reis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauweraerts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reis throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Bauweraerts fails with a takedown attempt.
Reis throwing a counter right hand but Bauweraerts manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Bauweraerts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts works the jab nicely.
Reis thows a leg kick but Bauweraerts checks it
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bauweraerts is trying to control. Reis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauweraerts is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bauweraerts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis wants to improve his position but Bauweraerts is controlling well.
Reis is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.
Nice strikes from Bauweraerts there.
Bauweraerts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bauweraerts is looking to take a break and control but Reis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Bauweraerts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reis manages to get to full guard.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bauweraerts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reis working a defensive guard here.
Bauweraerts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab lands there for Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts feints and then cracks Reis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reis down.
Bauweraerts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bauweraerts lands with an uppercut that bounces Reis off the cage and back into range.
Reis ducks right into an uppercut from Bauweraerts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauweraerts shoots in for a double leg but Reis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reis with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bauweraerts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reis's guard.
Bauweraerts throwing strikes from guard but Reis blocks nicely.
Bauweraerts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reis trying to keep a closed guard but Bauweraerts is proving a slippery customer.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis looking for a sweep. Not yet Reis, not yet.
Bauweraerts passes Reis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bauweraerts drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts misses with a head shot. Reis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bauweraerts wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Bauweraerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bauweraerts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bauweraerts looking to sit in guard and control but Reis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bauweraerts working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis wants to control from the top but Bauweraerts keeps moving.
Bauweraerts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
Bauweraerts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Bauweraerts throws a big right hand that misses.
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauweraerts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bauweraerts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bauweraerts slips nicely into half guard.
That's four 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.
Bauweraerts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reis's head.
Reis is trying to control but can't.
Bauweraerts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bauweraerts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bauweraerts throwing shots but Reis is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bauweraerts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Bauweraerts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reis at a distance.
Bauweraerts connects with an inside leg kick.
Bauweraerts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reis momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bauweraerts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koen Bauweraerts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bauweraerts lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Bauweraerts persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Bauweraerts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reis throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reis moves out of range as Bauweraerts strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Reis misses its target.
Reis misses with a shot to the body
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bauweraerts is keen to just control but Reis is a slippery customer.
Bauweraerts controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts thows a huge punch but Reis dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bauweraerts in particular looking to stall.
Reis is trying to maintain the position but Bauweraerts is very close to passing his half guard.
Bauweraerts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bauweraerts stalling.
Bauweraerts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis trying to control from the bottom.
Bauweraerts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bauweraerts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
Bauweraerts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reis is looking to control Bauweraerts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reis avoid being mounted?
Bauweraerts is trying to control. Reis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Reis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Bauweraerts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reis doesn't seem phased though.
Bauweraerts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bauweraerts swings for the body but Reis moves out of range.
Reis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauweraerts lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bauweraerts. Bauweraerts obviously looking to wear him down.
Bauweraerts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reis.
Bauweraerts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reis.
Bauweraerts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis looks to land a body kick but Bauweraerts moved away.
Bauweraerts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reis in his tracks.
Reis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bauweraerts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reis is looking to wear down Bauweraerts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bauweraerts. That's going to slow Reis down.
Bauweraerts shoots in but Reis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bauweraerts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bauweraerts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reis with the inside leg kick.
Bauweraerts scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Reis's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koen Bauweraerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauweraerts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bauweraerts slips under a jab from Reis.
Bauweraerts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Bauweraerts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Reis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dakota Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koen Bauweraerts.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bauweraerts! But no joy.
Bauweraerts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bauweraerts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bauweraerts. Bauweraerts obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bauweraerts catches Reis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reis checks a low kick from Bauweraerts.
Reis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bauweraerts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reis throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauweraerts misses with an uppercut
and Reis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bauweraerts lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Bauweraerts - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bauweraerts.
Reis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reis throws a solid leg kick but Bauweraerts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reis.
It seemed like Bauweraerts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bauweraerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts jabs at Reis's body.
Bauweraerts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bauweraerts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bauweraerts with a jab.
Bauweraerts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bauweraerts. That's going to slow Reis down.
Reis with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bauweraerts is rocked!
Bauweraerts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reis on the side of the head.
Dakota Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bauweraerts is still on wobbly legs! Can Reis finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis keeps Bauweraerts at a distance using the push kick.
Reis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bauweraerts circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis drops Bauweraerts with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bauweraerts! Reis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Reis!
Dakota Reis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Dakota Reis 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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