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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 1490 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Colby Gebhardt (ranked 121 p4p, 221 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colby Gebhardt!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Kape was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gebhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Kape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Gebhardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Kape slips the punch.
Gebhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gebhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gebhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Kape counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gebhardt! Kape lets Gebhardt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Gebhardt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt misses with the body kick
and Kape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gebhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Gebhardt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kape gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Amrani (ranked 1779 p4p, 1251 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 152 p4p, 112 weight class). Ibrahim Amrani 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Amrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amrani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the head.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Amrani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Amrani is just out of range.
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Amrani moved out of range.
Amrani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Amrani is out of range.
Amrani avoids the body shot from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amrani enables Cervenka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amrani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cervenka wants to get up but he can't break Amrani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Amrani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cervenka wants to stand but Amrani is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amrani has Cervenka pulled in close to control his posture.
Cervenka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Amrani pulls Cervenka in close to his closed guard and prevents Cervenka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cervenka wanted to stand there but Amrani had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amrani throws a push kick but Cervenka slaps the foot to one side.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amrani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cervenka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amrani, pushing him back against the cage.
Amrani jumps guard but Cervenka stands there with Amrani around his waist. Amrani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amrani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cervenka struggles to land a body shot inside as Amrani controls his hands.
Amrani lands a shoulder strike.
Amrani tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Amrani.
Amrani throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amrani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch but Amrani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amrani closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cervenka's guard.
Cervenka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amrani trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amrani is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrani controlling from the top position.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Amrani isn't so interested in that idea.
Amrani wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Cervenka has momentary wrist control but Amrani slips an elbow through the middle.
Amrani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Cervenka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amrani is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amrani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Cervenka.
Amrani lands a body shot.
Amrani fails to land with a series of punches.
Cervenka misses with a double jab.
Cervenka throws a poor cross that misses
and Amrani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cervenka's knee momentarily.
Amrani dips to his left and cracks Cervenka with an uppercut!
Cervenka connects with a nice looking jab.
Cervenka scores with a decent looking hook.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amrani lands a really nice looking cross but Cervenka seems unphased.
Amrani throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
Cervenka moves out of range as Amrani strikes.
Cervenka defending well as Amrani loads up on a big left hand.
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 Ibrahim Amrani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cervenka clinches with his opponent.
Amrani scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amrani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cervenka tries to land knees in the clinch but Amrani avoids the damage to the body.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amrani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amrani blocks it with crossed arms.
Amrani tries to pull guard but Cervenka holds him up against the cage and eventually Amrani drops back down to his feet.
Amrani has Cervenka pressed against the cage.
Cervenka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amrani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amrani struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani misses with the head strike.
Amrani struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Amrani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amrani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amrani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ibrahim Amrani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amrani blocks it with crossed arms.
Amrani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amrani has a couple of punches blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka struggles to land a body shot inside as Amrani controls his hands.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Amrani on the inside.
Cervenka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amrani throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amrani backwards.
Amrani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amrani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amrani.
Amrani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amrani.
Amrani can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cervenka as the two fighters clinch.
Amrani manages to break the clinch.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amrani scores with a nice right hand.
Amrani swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Amrani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amrani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amrani moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Cervenka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amrani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amrani slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Amrani throws a chopping leg kick but Cervenka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amrani.
Amrani walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka dodges the punch combination from Amrani.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Amrani moves out of range.
Ibrahim Amrani is winning the standup battle so far.
Amrani scores with a jab to the head.
Cervenka blocks a jab.
Cervenka sizes up Amrani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Amrani.
A swing and a miss from Amrani.
Amrani moves out of range of the strikes.
As Cervenka backs away, Amrani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cervenka checks a low kick from Amrani.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Amrani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cervenka finds it's way round the side to connect with Amrani's head.
Amrani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amrani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amrani misses with an uppercut.
Amrani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amrani lands a glancing blow to the side of Cervenka's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amrani.
Cervenka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cervenka gets a takedown into half guard.
Amrani tries to get to full guard but Cervenka has control of the leg.
Cervenka tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Amrani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amrani is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amrani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cervenka finds it's way round the side to connect with Amrani's head.
A punch lands to the side of Amrani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amrani misses with a looping left.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Amrani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amrani scores with a nice head shot.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Amrani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cervenka throws a jab when Amrani was well out of range.
Amrani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amrani moves out of range of the strikes.
Amrani looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Amrani misses with a low kick as Cervenka jumps back.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cervenka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Amrani.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Amrani is just out of range.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Cervenka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Amrani does no damage.
Cervenka lands a nice looking body shot.
Amrani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Amrani counters with a stiff right hand.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Amrani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervenka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Amrani is just out of range.
Amrani tried to counter with a leg kick but Cervenka avoided it.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Amrani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amrani is looking to score with low kicks.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka shoots in for a double leg but Amrani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cervenka drives through and clinches with Amrani against the cage.
Amrani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amrani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amrani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amrani lands with a left to the head.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Amrani scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Amrani taking a breather.
A short left from Cervenka.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amrani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Amrani backwards.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
Amrani looking to slow down the pace here.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervenka tries to throw a body punch but Amrani avoids it by throwing Cervenka back against the cage.
Cervenka is working Amrani over against the cage.
Amrani blocks an uppercut.
Cervenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Amrani gets through Cervenka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Amrani blocks it.
Amrani pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Amrani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka digs a right hand into Amrani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amrani's gas tank.
Amrani takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amrani.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amrani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amrani throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Amrani throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka pushes Amrani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amrani working aggressively here.
Amrani takes a shot to the head.
Amrani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amrani tries to stall but Cervenka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marek Cervenka.
I think Cervenka 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!
In defeat, Ibrahim Amrani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 2478 p4p, 1568 weight class) and Libor Lunak (ranked 286 p4p, 188 weight class). Libor Lunak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Theros Ironfeld's chin.
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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 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Ironfeld shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lunak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lunak uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ironfeld tries to move into range but Lunak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Lunak pounces like a tiger and cracks Ironfeld with a vicious hook! Ironfeld is down but not out! Lunak follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Libor Lunak!
The defeated Theros Ironfeld had this to say: 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 1409 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 112 p4p, 104 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nomura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nomura. Anurak Bualuang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bualuang tries to clinch but Nomura moves out of range.
Bualuang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nomura ducks under a wild hook from Bualuang.
A little feinted left hand from Nomura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nomura keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Nomura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nomura misses with a straight left.
Bualuang misses with a left hand
letting Nomura counter with a right hand.
Nomura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Bualuang.
Nomura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang misses the body punch
and Nomura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nomura misses with a hook
and Bualuang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nomura shoots in but no luck this time.
Bualuang loads up on a big right hand but Nomura slips the punch.
Bualuang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomura trying to control but Bualuang is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang wants to stand and escape but Nomura is having none of it.
Bualuang can't keep his opponent in guard - Nomura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bualuang tries to kick Nomura off but Nomura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nomura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nomura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nomura 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.
Nomura 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nomura is keen to just control but Bualuang is a slippery customer.
Bualuang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nomura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nomura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bualuang defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang is doing well to control the position and prevent Nomura from advancing to side control.
Bualuang is looking to escape.
Nomura is trying to control. Bualuang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nomura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bualuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bualuang is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bualuang blocks a jab.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nomura.
Bualuang is looking to chop away at Nomura's legs.
Nomura lunges at Bualuang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bualuang's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bualuang.
Jab from Bualuang.
A big left from Nomura misses.
Bualuang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bualuang moves in looking to clinch but Nomura pushes him off.
Bualuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bualuang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nomura's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Nomura misses the target.
A jab from Bualuang misses.
Anurak Bualuang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nomura.
Nomura throws a body punch but Bualuang moves out of range.
Nomura moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tadahiro Nomura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bualuang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bualuang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nomura slips a straight right by Bualuang.
Nomura is looking to counter punch.
Nomura misses with a wild body shot.
Bualuang walks into a straight right hand from Nomura.
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Nomura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nomura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nomura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomura throws a body punch but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang misses the shot to the body.
Nomura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nomura throws an overhand right that lands on Bualuang's shoulder, as Bualuang tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bualuang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nomura scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Bualuang as he connects with a hook.
Bualuang tries to land a leg kick but Nomura saw it coming and moves away.
Bualuang throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nomura counter with a right hand.
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!
Nomura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nomura.
Nomura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bualuang.
Nomura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Bualuang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nomura doesn't seem phased though.
Nomura avoids the body shot from Bualuang.
Nomura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bualuang's coach down at Wanis Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bualuang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nomura fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadahiro Nomura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Nomura moves out of range.
Jab by Bualuang.
Nomura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bualuang in his tracks.
Nomura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nomura throws a series of punches but Bualuang avoids them all with ease.
Bualuang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nomura moves out of range as Bualuang strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with a double jab
and Nomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nomura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nomura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bualuang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Nomura counters with a right hand to the body.
Nomura throws a lazy right hand but Bualuang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nomura.
Bualuang lands a nice hook to Nomura's body. Nomura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bualuang takes a swing at Nomura's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nomura.
Nice cross by Bualuang.
Bualuang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bualuang takes a swing at Nomura's ribcage but misses.
Bualuang misses with a jab to the body
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bualuang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nomura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nomura loads up on a big right hand but Bualuang slips the punch.
Nomura swings for the body but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang lands the left hand.
Bualuang misses the shot to the body.
Nomura jabs Bualuang right on the nose. Bualuang blinks but takes it well.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nomura shoots for a double leg takedown but Bualuang sprawls well. He's pushed Nomura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nomura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bualuang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomura.
Bualuang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nomura.
Bualuang is rocked!
Nomura throws out a loose jab but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Nomura.
Bualuang is still on wobbly legs! Can Nomura finish him?
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!
Bualuang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nomura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bualuang.
Bualuang seems to have recovered his senses.
Bualuang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bualuang misses with a few strikes there.
Bualuang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nomura counter with a right hand.
Nomura looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Nomura is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Bualuang.
Nomura moves forwards but Bualuang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bualuang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nomura moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nomura.
Bualuang lands a nice hook to Nomura's body. Nomura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bualuang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nomura slips a jab from Bualuang.
Nomura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bualuang can pounce on him.
Nomura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bualuang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nomura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nomura at a distance.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Nomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nomura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bualuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bualuang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bualuang wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadahiro Nomura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nomura lands a nice shot that snaps Bualuang's head back.
A jab lands there for Nomura.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nomura, as that shot connected.
Nomura throws out a loose jab but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nomura.
Bualuang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nomura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nomura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nomura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nomura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bualuang finds it's way round the side to connect with Nomura's head.
Bualuang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Bualuang misses
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bualuang misses
and Nomura counters with a stiff right hand.
Nomura throws a looping overhand right but Bualuang ducks down to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with a lunging right hand
and Nomura counters with a huge left! Bualuang is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nomura isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bualuang from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nomura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadahiro Nomura!
A relieved looking Tadahiro Nomura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Kiwi (ranked 1114 p4p, 1236 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 131 p4p, 154 weight class). Kiwi comes to the cage accompanied by Reaper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiwi's sensitive parts.
Leonov misses with a hook
and Kiwi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiwi slips a jab from Leonov.
Leonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiwi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kiwi!
Kiwi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Kiwi blocks a jab.
Kiwi tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiwi avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov is looking to clinch but Kiwi is avoiding it.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi slips under a jab from Leonov.
Kiwi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Leonov.
Kiwi looks to land a body kick but Leonov moved away.
Kiwi missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Leonov misses with a left hand
and Kiwi counters with a nice body shot.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov connects with a body shot.
Kiwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov moves in looking to clinch but Kiwi pushes him off.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Kiwi saw that one coming.
Kiwi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leonov momentarily.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Kiwi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiwi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Kiwi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Kiwi.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Kiwi throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leonov.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Kiwi pushes Leonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Leonov to work.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonov scores with a shot to the side of Kiwi's head.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonov.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonov just leaning against Kiwi, taking a breather.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonov.
Kiwi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leonov is pushing Kiwi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Kiwi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Kiwi blocks an uppercut.
Leonov working aggressively here.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
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 Bruce Kiwi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kiwi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Kiwi avoids it well.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiwi is just out of range.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses
and Kiwi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiwi throws a leg kick
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiwi tried to counter with a leg kick but Leonov avoided it.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses
and Kiwi counters with a good low kick that Leonov was not able to check.
Kiwi swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Kiwi avoids it.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kiwi.
Kiwi looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Kiwi moves out of range as Leonov throws a body kick.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruce Kiwi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiwi throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a hook
and Kiwi counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Kiwi 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiwi.
Kiwi cracks Leonov with an open hand slap.
Leonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonov.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
Kiwi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Kiwi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice shot by Kiwi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Kiwi.
Leonov wants to clinch
and Kiwi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiwi.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Kiwi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiwi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Kiwi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov can do to turn this around?
Leonov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Leonov keeps control of Kiwi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
Leonov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kiwi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leonov can turn it around.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
Bruce Kiwi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leonov misses with the head strike.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Leonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov lands a nice uppercut.
Leonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Leonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov misses with some punches.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Leonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiwi.
Leonov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Kiwi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leonov tries to clinch but Kiwi moves out of range.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiwi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov tries to clinch but Kiwi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kiwi.
Kiwi is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov has Kiwi up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonov misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiwi is keeping busy.
Kiwi avoiding damage as Leonov throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike.
Leonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kiwi.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Kiwi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Kiwi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiwi avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiwi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonov drives through and clinches with Kiwi against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiwi.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Leonov.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
Kiwi blocks an elbow strike from Leonov.
Leonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
Kiwi gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Nikolay Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiwi.
Leonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Leonov misses with a body punch.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiwi is keeping busy.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Leonov.
Leonov tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Leonov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi works on Leonov's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kiwi - that landed with a thud.
Leonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Leonov fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kiwi - that landed with a thud.
Kiwi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kiwi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kiwi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiwi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
Bruce Kiwi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olyksandr Chai (ranked 1603 p4p, 1173 weight class) and Nikora Tama (ranked 192 p4p, 145 weight class). Tama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Haka War Dance. Olyksandr Chai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Olyksandr Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Tama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
A big left from Chai misses.
Tama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olyksandr Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama misses with a takedown
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai punishes Tama's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Tama drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tama manages to get his head free but now Chai has transitioned to an armbar! Tama grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aqissiac Jacira (ranked 923 p4p, 944 weight class) and Surkho Dratchev (ranked 118 p4p, 122 weight class). Jacira comes to the cage accompanied by Cherokee War Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dratchev's choice of entrance music: Schweine by Glukoza Nostra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aqissiac Jacira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Jacira ducks right into an uppercut from Dratchev.
It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira digs a good body shot into Dratchev's ribs.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Jacira with a series of wild strikes but Jacira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jacira to the ground! Dratchev dives into full mount looking to finish!
 Jacira is rocked!
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!
Jacira is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Jacira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacira wants to hold on but Dratchev pushes him away.
Jacira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dratchev.
Dratchev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jacira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacira can't escape the position.
Dratchev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dratchev lands a big elbow.
Dratchev lands a big elbow - Jacira is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jacira is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flynn Knightley (ranked 468 p4p, 142 weight class) and Jim Bob Walton (ranked 41 p4p, 12 weight class). Flynn Knightley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jim Bob Walton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley checks the leg kick.
Knightley darts in and clinches Walton up against the cage.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land.
Walton prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands.
Walton breaks from the clinch.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Walton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knightley tries to clinch up.
Knightley darts in looking for a takedown but Walton gets double underhooks and turns Knightley into the cage.
Walton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Knightley goes for a takedown attempt but Walton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knightley walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Walton.
Knightley lunges at Walton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walton's hand.
Knightley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley with a poor takedown
and Knightley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley shoots and misses
and Walton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walton, as that shot connected.
Knightley throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton clobbers Knightley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Walton's corner calls for a 1-2. Walton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knightley's hands.
Knightley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knightley lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley looking to sit in guard and control but Walton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knightley working a defensive guard but Walton manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton controls the position from side control.
Knightley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Knightley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton controlling his opponent.
Walton trying to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Walton is trying to control here but Knightley has managed to regain half guard.
Walton is looking to take a break and control but Knightley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Knightley trying to hold on to Walton's head to control him but Walton postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Knightley is looking for a sweep. Walton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walton tries to stand and escape but Knightley is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knightley.
Knightley misses with the ground and pound.
Knightley working away.
Knightley trying to control the action but Walton is working from the bottom.
Jim Bob Walton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knightley connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley is trying to ground and pound but Walton uses the momentary lack of control by Knightley to regain half guard.
Knightley throws a strike but Walton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Knightley passes into half guard.
Knightley wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Walton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walton.
Knightley is looking to work some ground and pound but Walton has wrist control.
Knightley throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Knightley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walton is keeping the position for now.
Knightley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley stopping the sweep attempt from Walton.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walton!
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Knightley is dominant here and he's now got Walton's back!
Knightley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Knightley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Knightley softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Knightley is riding his opponent, not letting Walton buck him off.
Walton can't escape the position.
Walton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Knightley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley controls the position.
Knightley wants to control the position but Walton frees himself and scrambles - Knightley manages to regain control in side control.
Knightley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walton keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley working the ground and pound from side control.
Knightley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knightley throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side.
Knightley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walton defends well and Knightley ends up having to push Walton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walton breaks the clinch.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton slips a straight right by Knightley.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walton swivels and escapes.
Walton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knightley on the side of the head.
Walton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walton takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Knightley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Walton wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knightley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley shoots and misses
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Walton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knightley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knightley misses the target.
Knightley scores with a nice head shot.
Walton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Walton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Walton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walton.
Walton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walton stuffs the takedown.
Walton flicks out a counter leg kick but Knightley steps away.
Walton just misses with a punch to the body.
Jim Bob Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walton lands a nice hook to Knightley's body. Knightley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knightley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Knightley is keen to just control but Walton is a slippery customer.
Knightley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Walton is looking to improve his position.
Knightley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walton tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Knightley controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley is trying to control the action in half guard but Walton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walton with a hook.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walton keeps the fight on the outside.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walton.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Walton keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knightley throws a sloppy body shot
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Knightley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walton to the mat! Walton manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley 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.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knightley throwing strikes but missing.
Knightley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob Walton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walton 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob Walton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Bob Walton waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 246 p4p, 351 weight class) and Julian Bashir (ranked 18 p4p, 26 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Beetle. Bashir has chosen Exodus - The Toxic Waltz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir takes one to the side of the head.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir unleashes a big counter combination but Green bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bashir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Bashir counters with a straight right hand.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Bashir throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Bashir moves into the clinch.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bashir blocks an uppercut.
Bashir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Bashir tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Bashir.
Bashir blocking some punches.
Bashir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bashir misses with the head strike.
Bashir misses with a body punch.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bashir has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green lands with a hook. Bashir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
A cross from Bashir lands.
Green tries to bum rush Bashir with a series of wild strikes but Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bashir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashir throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashir, as that shot connected.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green misses with a body shot.
Bashir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
Green punishes Bashir's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green tests Bashir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bashir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green throws a one two combo.
Bashir blocks a jab.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Bashir misses with a combination
letting Green counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Bashir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Bashir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashir.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bashir throws a big elbow that misses.
Bashir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green defending well as Bashir loads up on a big left hand.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bashir if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Green tries to land a front kick but Bashir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Bashir throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bashir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bashir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Bashir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Bashir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green motions for Bashir to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Green with a body shot.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bashir can do to turn this around?
Green tests Bashir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Bashir swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lester Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Green.
Bashir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green tries to land a body kick
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Bashir 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.
Green defending well as Bashir loads up on a big left hand.
Green feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Bashir.
Green feints and then cracks Bashir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashir down.
Green jabs Bashir right on the nose. Bashir blinks but takes it well.
Green lands with a hook. Bashir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green thuds a left hand into Bashir's body.
Bashir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Green.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashir.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green scores with the left hand. Bashir knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green throws a leg kick
and Bashir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Green kicks Bashir off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Bashir has managed to clinch.
Bashir gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bashir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bashir misses with a hook.
Green looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester Green is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Bashir moves into the clinch.
Bashir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green breaks from the clinch.
Bashir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bashir takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Bashir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green looks to land a combination. Bashir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Bashir.
Bashir has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
Nice defenses there by Bashir.
Green feints and then cracks Bashir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashir down.
Bashir is looking to clinch.
Bashir connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
Bashir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Bashir.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Bashir throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a good low kick that Bashir was not able to check.
Green blocks a jab.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Bashir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir slips a jab from Green.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Bashir misses with a body shot.
Bashir throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Green.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bashir instigates a clinch.
Bashir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green tries a body shot but Bashir blocks it.
Bashir lands a nice shot to the body.
Bashir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Bashir gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bashir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bashir is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green taking some punishment here, with Bashir in his half guard.
Bashir looking for a submission but Green manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Green.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
Lester Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 10 p4p, 72 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Dorado comes to the cage accompanied by MY STORY. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones is trying to hold Dorado in close to prevent damage but Dorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Dorado content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has given up his back here.
Jones trying to control the action but Dorado just sinks the hooks in.
Dorado really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Dorado looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dorado off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dorado is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Dorado gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a nice cross.
Dorado scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones has Dorado pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorado sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorado swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones misses with a hook
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Dorado controlling the position.
Jones is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dorado not allowing Jones to control his hands.
Dorado keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorado controls the position.
Dorado struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dorado controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Dorado is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is keeping busy.
Dorado is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorado has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dorado moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorado.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dorado has passed into side control.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorado wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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