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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Smashotti (ranked 23448 p4p, 23408 weight class) and Zeke Hester (ranked 442 p4p, 460 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lorenzo Smashotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Hester!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashotti missing with a left hand there. Hester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smashotti throws a looping overhand right but Hester ducks down to avoid it.
Hester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smashotti swivels and escapes.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Hester pushes him off.
Smashotti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smashotti wants it to stay on the feet.
Hester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smashotti.
Hester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Hester is having none of it.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Hester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smashotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smashotti jumps guard and drags Hester to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Hester isn't so interested in that idea.
Smashotti wants to sweep here but Hester controlling him for the moment.
Smashotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester is looking to work some ground and pound but Smashotti has wrist control.
Smashotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smashotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hester postures up in Smashotti's guard and throws a big left but Smashotti blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smashotti wants to stand and escape but Hester is having none of it.
Hester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet but Hester is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smashotti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smashotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hester has his takedown stuffed
and Smashotti counters with a one-two to the body.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Hester.
Hester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti clinches with his opponent.
Smashotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Hester tries to counter it with a takedown but Smashotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smashotti leaves Hester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Hester tries to clinch up but Smashotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Smashotti rushes Hester and presses him up against the cage.
Smashotti wants the takedown. Hester is fighting it off but Smashotti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hester's guard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester trying to keep a closed guard but Smashotti is proving a slippery customer.
Hester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smashotti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hester is trying to control the position but Smashotti postures up.
Hester working a defensive guard but Smashotti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smashotti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hester fails to land the takedown.
Hester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smashotti moves into range and clinches up with Hester.
Smashotti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hester tries to pull guard but Smashotti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti clinches.
Smashotti is trying to push Hester away but Hester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hester pulls guard.
Hester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smashotti postures up.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Smashotti from controlling successfully.
Hester wants to hit a sweep here but Smashotti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hester there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hester working to try and regain half guard.
Smashotti raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hester is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti trying to control but Hester is having none of it.
Smashotti lands a nice shot to the head.
Hester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smashotti landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hester can't escape the position.
Smashotti lands a nice shot to the head.
Smashotti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hester tries to hold on but Smashotti pushes him away.
Smashotti wants to control the pace but Hester is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smashotti working Hester over with strikes here.
Smashotti controlling the position easily from mount.
Smashotti lands a heavy elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smashotti working the ground and pound effectively.
Smashotti prevents Hester from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smashotti cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smashotti lands a nice shot to the head.
Smashotti lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 Hester is rocked!
Hester wants to control but Smashotti is having none of it.
Hester is still in real trouble! Can Smashotti finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smashotti cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hester seems to have recovered his senses.
Smashotti lands a big elbow.
Smashotti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hester?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hester hang on?
Smashotti drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hester! More shots from Smashotti and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Smashotti!
In his post fight interview, Lorenzo Smashotti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horus Anubis (ranked 3361 p4p, 5035 weight class) and Chuck Bliss (ranked 386 p4p, 472 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Horus Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Bliss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bliss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bliss's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bliss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bliss misses with an uppercut.
Bliss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Bliss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bliss loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis is looking for a counter combo.
Bliss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bliss sprawls and moves away.
Bliss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bliss sprawls well. Bliss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bliss throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bliss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bliss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anubis.
Bliss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Bliss moved out of range nicely.
Anubis misses the jab.
Bliss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bliss throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anubis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bliss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bliss throws a nice looking combination but Anubis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bliss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bliss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.
Anubis controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anubis.
Bliss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anubis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anubis not doing much here.
Bliss wants to control but Anubis is keeping busy.
Bliss is not content to let Anubis control the position.
Still in half guard, Anubis seems content to control.
Bliss controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bliss can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bliss tries to get to full guard but Anubis has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anubis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anubis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bliss.
Bliss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bliss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
Bliss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anubis.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bliss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anubis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blisss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Anubis.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Anubis stops Bliss from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anubis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bliss's guard.
Anubis wants to control but Bliss is keeping him busy.
Bliss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bliss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anubis.
Anubis trying to control the action but Bliss is working from the bottom.
Bliss pushes Anubis off and gets back to his feet.
Anubis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bliss is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bliss is trying to stand up here but Anubis is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bliss trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anubis connects with a nice short shot to Bliss's temple.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anubis seems to be working for a kimura but Bliss defends the submission attempt.
Bliss controlling the position well.
Anubis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anubis thows a huge punch but Bliss dodges it nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bliss is trying to control but can't.
Bliss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anubis stops Bliss from getting back to his feet.
Bliss won't allow Anubis to pass to mount.
Anubis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bliss tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bliss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bliss instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anubis.
Bliss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bliss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bliss misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Bliss manages to get underhooks.
Anubis tries to pull guard but Bliss holds him up against the cage and eventually Anubis drops back down to his feet.
Bliss lands a left hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anubis blocks a body shot from Bliss.
Anubis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bliss misses with a body punch.
Come on Bliss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bliss has a couple of punches blocked by Anubis.
Anubis takes a shot to the head.
Anubis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bliss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bliss digs a right hand underneath Anubis's ribcage. Anubis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bliss throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
Bliss leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Bliss.
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 Horus Anubis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bliss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bliss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anubis lunges at Bliss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bliss's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Anubis.
Bliss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Bliss avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis misses with a looping left.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
and Bliss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bliss moves out of range as Anubis strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bliss to the ground. Anubis is now in Bliss's guard.
Bliss manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horus Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Bliss being controlled here, momentarily.
Anubis wants to control from the top but Bliss keeps moving.
Bliss trying to control the position here.
Anubis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bliss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anubis is trying to work for a kimura but Bliss is defending well.
Horus Anubis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anubis is working for a kimura but Bliss is defending it quite comfortably.
Bliss controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis is pressing down on Bliss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bliss is holding on for now.
Bliss is trying to maintain the position but Anubis is very close to passing his half guard.
Bliss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anubis is trying to control. Bliss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bliss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bliss darts in trying to clinch
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bliss defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anubis 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.
Bliss lands the left hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bliss throws a right hand that Anubis ducks under and follows up with a left that Anubis also avoids with ease.
Anubis staying out of range there.
Anubis throws a shot to the body.
Chuck Bliss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bliss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anubis.
Anubis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bliss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bliss throws Anubis to one side and escapes!
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bliss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anubis's head backwards.
Anubis lands a right hook to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anubis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bliss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anubis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bliss slows down the pace here.
Bliss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis is trying to pull guard but Bliss has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Anubis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bliss gets underhooks to prevent Anubis's takedown attempt.
Anubis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bliss.
Anubis jumps guard but Bliss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bliss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anubis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bliss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anubis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bliss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anubis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bliss working aggressively here.
Bliss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anubis manages to pull guard.
Anubis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bliss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anubis working a defensive guard here.
Bliss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bliss looking to pass the guard.
Bliss controlling from the top position.
Bliss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anubis, up you get!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bliss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bliss looks to land a right hand but Anubis moved out of range.
Anubis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Bliss misses with a hook
and Bliss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bliss looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Bliss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Bliss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anubis doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Bliss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bliss slips under a jab.
Anubis stuns Bliss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bliss wants to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch position.
Bliss misses with a hook.
Bliss cracks Anubis with an open hand slap.
Bliss connects with a body shot.
Bliss is looking to clinch.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bliss manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anubis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bliss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anubis's elbow.
Bliss slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bliss.
Anubis manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Anubis with that takedown attempt.
Bliss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anubis.
Bliss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anubis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bliss, which made it look bad.
Bliss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anubis slips under a jab from Bliss.
Anubis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bliss. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Bliss is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Anubis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bliss lands a right hook to the body.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bliss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anubis moves out of range as Bliss strikes.
Anubis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bliss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bliss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bliss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bliss.
Bliss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anubis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bliss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bliss throws a hook but Anubis avoids it easily.
Bliss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anubis stuns Bliss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Bliss.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Bliss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bliss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bliss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anubis takes a swing at Bliss's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bliss! But no joy.
Bliss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bliss stuffs the takedown.
Bliss wants to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch position.
Anubis throws a hook but Bliss blocks it.
Bliss looks to land a combination. Anubis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bliss tries to move into range but Anubis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bliss was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.
Bliss cracks Anubis with a good jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bliss throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bliss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anubis.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bliss throws out the jab.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Bliss is quick to defend against it.
Bliss staying out of range there.
Bliss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bliss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bliss throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bliss manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bliss tries to throw a body punch but Anubis avoids it by throwing Bliss back against the cage.
Anubis successfully pulls guard.
Anubis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anubis being controlled here, momentarily.
Anubis has control of Bliss's left arm, preventing Bliss from doing any damage.
Bliss passes Anubis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anubis wants to control but Bliss is keeping busy.
Bliss decides to stand and escape the position.
Anubis lands a jab to the nose.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Bliss.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Bliss avoids it well and moves away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bliss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bliss lands with a straight right. Anubis didn't see that one coming.
Bliss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bliss thuds a left hand into Anubis's body.
Bliss scores with a jab to the head.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis misses with a straight left.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bliss as he avoids it easily.
Bliss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bliss wants to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bliss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bliss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bliss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bliss.
Anubis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Bliss coming out on top.
A slow jab from Anubis misses its intended target.
Bliss misses with a straight left.
Bliss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bliss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Bliss's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Bliss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bliss 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Bliss!
Chuck Bliss 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Popizicki (ranked 1594 p4p, 1811 weight class) and August Valkyrie (ranked 205 p4p, 230 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chaz Popizicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, August Valkyrie !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popizicki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valkyrie moves out of range of the strikes.
Popizicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valkyrie .
Nice straight punches there by Popizicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a double jab.
Valkyrie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Popizicki to score with a decent uppercut.
Popizicki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popizicki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popizicki tries to bum rush Valkyrie with a series of wild strikes but Valkyrie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Valkyrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Valkyrie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popizicki at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valkyrie looks to land a left hand but Popizicki moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Valkyrie misses
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki prevents Valkyrie from improving his position.
Valkyrie trying to control here.
Valkyrie is holding on to half guard well.
Valkyrie is trying to control but can't.
Valkyrie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Valkyrie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valkyrie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valkyrie working a defensive guard here.
Popizicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valkyrie looking to control.
Popizicki is working Valkyrie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valkyrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popizicki is one step ahead there.
Valkyrie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Popizicki passes into half guard.
Popizicki wants to control but Valkyrie is keeping him busy.
Popizicki lands with a punch from half guard.
Popizicki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valkyrie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Popizicki wants to free his trapped foot but Valkyrie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Popizicki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valkyrie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie gets full guard.
Popizicki 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.
Valkyrie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Popizicki defends it easily.
Valkyrie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valkyrie keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Valkyrie is pulling down on Popizicki's head to control his posture.
Popizicki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Valkyrie is retaining full guard.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Valkyrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valkyrie trying to control the position.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Valkyrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Valkyrie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valkyrie misses with a looping right.
Valkyrie swings for the body but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Valkyrie is quick to defend against it.
Valkyrie lands with a right hand.
Valkyrie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popizicki rather than just go for the knockout.
Valkyrie misses with a body shot.
Valkyrie scores with a nice right hand.
Valkyrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Valkyrie misses with a looping right.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie throws a hook but Popizicki avoids it easily.
Valkyrie scores with a nice head shot.
Popizicki throws a body punch but Valkyrie moves out of range.
Valkyrie throws a hook to the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valkyrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Valkyrie just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki throws the left hand but Valkyrie avoids the punch easily.
Popizicki misses with a jab to the body
and Valkyrie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popizicki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valkyrie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Valkyrie . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valkyrie .
Valkyrie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki tries for a takedown but Valkyrie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie scores with a jab to the head.
Valkyrie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popizicki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valkyrie on the side of the head.
Valkyrie lands a right hook to the body.
Popizicki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popizicki slaps away a takedown attempt from Valkyrie , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popizicki drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popizicki is staying active underneath Valkyrie , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Popizicki is defending well.
Popizicki keeping control of the position.
Popizicki wants to control but Valkyrie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valkyrie is stalling here. Popizicki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valkyrie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Popizicki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Valkyrie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valkyrie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Valkyrie tries to roll over but Popizicki keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Valkyrie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popizicki prevents Valkyrie from improving his position.
Valkyrie trying to hold on to Popizicki's head to control him but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki wants to take a breather but Valkyrie is having none of it.
Valkyrie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popizicki scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki trying to control the action but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
Popizicki lands strikes from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki tries to pass to full mount but Valkyrie defends it.
Valkyrie is looking for a sweep. Popizicki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Popizicki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valkyrie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valkyrie trying to hold on to Popizicki's head to control him but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valkyrie tries to roll over but Popizicki keeps him under control.
Popizicki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valkyrie is just riding it out for now. Popizicki eventually gives up the hold.
Popizicki working the head and body with strikes.
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 Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valkyrie just misses with a punch to the body.
August Valkyrie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popizicki throws a hook but Valkyrie avoids it easily.
Valkyrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popizicki.
Valkyrie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valkyrie stuffs the takedown.
Valkyrie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popizicki swinging wildly here.
Valkyrie scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valkyrie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popizicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkyrie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
Valkyrie misses with a hook.
Popizicki feinted with a counter takedown.
Valkyrie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valkyrie throws a body punch but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valkyrie dives in and grabs Popizicki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popizicki pushes down on Valkyrie 's head and hops out.
Valkyrie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popizicki doesn't seem bothered though.
Popizicki lands with a hook. Valkyrie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown but Valkyrie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popizicki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popizicki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valkyrie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popizicki has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkyrie defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Popizicki lands a body shot.
Valkyrie jabs Popizicki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popizicki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valkyrie .
Popizicki feinted with a counter takedown.
Valkyrie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Popizicki misses.
Decent striking displayed by Valkyrie there.
Popizicki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valkyrie to the ground. Popizicki is now in Valkyrie 's guard.
Valkyrie controlling Popizicki's posture.
Valkyrie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Popizicki is trying to get back to full guard.
Popizicki won't allow Valkyrie to pass to mount.
Valkyrie wants to work for an arm triangle but Popizicki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valkyrie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is looking to improve his position.
Valkyrie is thwarting Popizicki's attempts to control the position.
Valkyrie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Popizicki!
Popizicki is squirming around, avoiding Valkyrie 's attempts to control the action.
Popizicki can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkyrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popizicki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie wants to take his opponent's back but Popizicki doesn't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Popizicki wants to hold on but Valkyrie pushes him away.
Popizicki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Valkyrie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Valkyrie is retaining full guard.
Valkyrie 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.
Popizicki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Valkyrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie is still trying to improve position.
Valkyrie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valkyrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popizicki manages to get himself to full guard.
Popizicki looking for a guillotine here but Valkyrie defends easily.
Popizicki 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.
Popizicki controls Valkyrie momentarily but Valkyrie frees himself.
Valkyrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popizicki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valkyrie 's guard.
Valkyrie looking for a sweep. Not yet Valkyrie , not yet.
Popizicki stands up over Valkyrie , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valkyrie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Popizicki stacks Valkyrie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Popizicki!
Valkyrie gets back to half guard.
Valkyrie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie is refusing to be controlled, as Popizicki sits in half guard.
Valkyrie gets back to full guard.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popizicki throwing strikes but missing.
Valkyrie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valkyrie wants to sweep but no luck.
Valkyrie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valkyrie is breathing heavily.
Popizicki scoring with some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Popizicki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Popizicki won't allow Valkyrie to sweep him here.
Popizicki stands up over Valkyrie , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Popizicki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valkyrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popizicki trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
Valkyrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popizicki is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valkyrie keeps trying to improve his position.
Valkyrie is trying to keep Popizicki in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Valkyrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Popizicki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valkyrie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popizicki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valkyrie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valkyrie sprawls well. Valkyrie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet.
Valkyrie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Valkyrie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popizicki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valkyrie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki attempts a counter takedown but Valkyrie avoids it well and moves away.
Valkyrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popizicki.
Popizicki fails to land with a series of punches.
Valkyrie lands a nice hook to Popizicki's body. Popizicki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valkyrie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popizicki throws out the jab.
Valkyrie throws a jab when Popizicki was well out of range.
Popizicki feinted with a counter takedown.
Popizicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valkyrie throws out the jab.
Valkyrie throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
August Valkyrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valkyrie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valkyrie jabs Popizicki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Valkyrie misses.
A punch lands to the side of Valkyrie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popizicki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valkyrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popizicki with a body shot.
Valkyrie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popizicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Valkyrie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt.
Valkyrie misses with a right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie working a defensive guard but Popizicki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Popizicki looks up at the clock and then as Valkyrie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Popizicki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Valkyrie is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Popizicki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Popizicki trying to control the position but Valkyrie is working away.
Popizicki tries for a kimura but Valkyrie is defending well.
Popizicki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Popizicki working away.
Popizicki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki trying to control the action but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
Valkyrie holding on.
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valkyrie keeps working.
Popizicki lands an elbow.
Valkyrie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valkyrie is not content to let Popizicki control the position.
Valkyrie tries to buck Popizicki off but Popizicki is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie gets back to half guard.
Valkyrie wants to improve his position but Popizicki is controlling well.
Valkyrie is trying to control but can't.
Valkyrie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valkyrie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Popizicki passes into half guard.
Valkyrie has hold of Popizicki's hands but Popizicki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Popizicki wants to pass to mount but Valkyrie is defending the position.
Valkyrie has his hands clasped together around Popizicki's back. He's all about the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valkyrie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valkyrie .
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Valkyrie keeps moving.
Valkyrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valkyrie trying to control the position here.
Popizicki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Popizicki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is in close to Valkyrie 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popizicki won't allow Valkyrie to sweep him here.
Valkyrie controlling the position.
Popizicki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Popizicki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valkyrie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valkyrie trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valkyrie wants to improve his position but instead Popizicki has moved into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki prevents Valkyrie from improving his position.
Valkyrie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valkyrie .
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Valkyrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valkyrie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popizicki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popizicki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valkyrie is on top in guard.
Popizicki working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki working for a triangle but Valkyrie defends it easily.
Valkyrie passes Popizicki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Popizicki wants to control but Valkyrie is keeping busy.
Valkyrie controlling the action here.
Valkyrie is pressing down on Popizicki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Popizicki is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Popizicki trying to control here.
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 Chaz Popizicki.
I think Popizicki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Popizicki!
After winning the bout, Chaz Popizicki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavrilo Jovanovic (ranked 795 p4p, 2748 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 111 p4p, 319 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavrilo Jovanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Smith lands.
Jovanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Smith closes the distance but Jovanovic moves to the side
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jovanovic moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jovanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
As Smith backs away, Jovanovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Agent Smith has been cut.
Jovanovic lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Jovanovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a right hand from hell and Smith is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roydell Gibbons (ranked 716 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Floyd Pennington (ranked 99 p4p, 231 weight class). Gibbons's entrance music is HonestKey- Raw Dog. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Pennington!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Gibbons. Beautiful body shot.
Pennington wants to clinch up but Gibbons keeps it at a distance.
Pennington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbons.
Gibbons keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbons misses the jab.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Pennington.
Pennington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Gibbons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Pennington lands an uppercut.
Pennington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Pennington holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibbons drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Pennington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pennington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gibbons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennington misses with a body punch.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Pennington.
Gibbons tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the cage.
Pennington keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Gibbons.
It looks like Floyd Pennington has been cut.
Pennington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Gibbons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennington's elbow.
Pennington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pennington presses Gibbons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is trying to pull guard but Pennington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roydell Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Pennington.
A short right from Pennington.
Pennington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pennington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Pennington won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pennington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gibbons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pennington walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pennington stuns Gibbons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pennington under the eye.
Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy.
Pennington has closed the distance and engaged Gibbons in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Pennington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pennington blocking some punches.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennington lands a body shot.
Gibbons swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pennington digs a right hand underneath Gibbons's ribcage. Gibbons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pennington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Pennington stalling against the cage.
Pennington misses with a body punch.
Pennington has Gibbons pressed against the cage.
Gibbons is trying to stall.
Pennington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibbons up against the cage.
Gibbons can't break the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pennington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pennington cracks Gibbons with a nice body shot.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Pennington.
A body shot lands from Pennington.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Pennington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pennington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Pennington misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbons pulls guard successfully.
Pennington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbons is keeping the position for now.
Pennington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibbons looking to control.
Pennington controlling from the top position.
Gibbons looking for a guillotine here but Pennington defends easily.
Pennington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pennington postures up.
Pennington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Pennington pushes his legs off easily.
Pennington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's eight 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.
Pennington throws a leg kick
and Gibbons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pennington digs a good body shot into Gibbons's ribs.
Pennington throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pennington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pennington misses the jab.
Pennington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Pennington.
Pennington misses with a series of wild punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pennington misses with a body punch
and Pennington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pennington misses the jab.
Gibbons is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Pennington.
Pennington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pennington wants to clinch
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pennington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pennington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Pennington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pennington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gibbons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gibbons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gibbons.
Pennington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Gibbons scores with a jab. Pennington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gibbons throws a right hand that Pennington ducks under and follows up with a left that Pennington also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Pennington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibbons.
Pennington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pennington wants to counter with a clinch but Gibbons pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Pennington.
Gibbons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pennington under the eye.
Gibbons misses with a hook
enabling Pennington to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pennington circles away quickly and effectively.
Pennington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons jabs at Pennington's body.
Pennington misses with a leg kick
and Gibbons counters with a stiff 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!
Pennington tries to clinch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Roydell Gibbons is winning the standup battle so far.
Pennington just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pennington looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Gibbons scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibbons. That snapped Pennington's head back.
Gibbons scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Pennington. Those never looked like landing.
Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennington.
A big right from Gibbons misses.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbons, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Floyd Pennington's cut even more.
Pennington staying out of range there.
Gibbons takes a swing at Pennington's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Pennington there.
 It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gibbons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Pennington coming out on top.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington throws a shot to the body.
Gibbons digs a good hook to Pennington's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennington is just out of range.
Pennington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it.
Gibbons is looking to counter punch.
Pennington cracks Gibbons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gibbons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gibbons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pennington doesn't seem phased though.
Pennington misses with a shot to the body
and Pennington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pennington scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Pennington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gibbons.
Pennington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pennington lands a body shot.
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
Pennington loads up on a big right hand but Gibbons slips the punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pennington with a hook.
Pennington swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons jabs Pennington right on the nose. Pennington blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennington misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibbons connects with a single shot there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pennington.
Gibbons lands a left and a right that send Pennington crashing to the mat, dazed. Gibbons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pennington is rocked!
The cut above Floyd Pennington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pennington darts in trying to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pennington has time to react.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbons scores with the left hand. Pennington knows he should have avoided that one.
Floyd Pennington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pennington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gibbons slips under a jab.
Pennington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pennington walks into a stiff left hand from Gibbons.
Gibbons tests Pennington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Pennington slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pennington misses.
Pennington throws a looping overhand right but Gibbons ducks down to avoid it.
As Pennington looks to move away, Gibbons throws a big counter combo but Pennington just gets out of the way.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons jabs at Pennington's body.
Pennington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibbons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
Good shot there by Pennington.
Pennington blocks a jab.
Pennington throws the left hand but Gibbons avoids the punch easily.
Pennington throws a right hand that Gibbons ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbons also avoids with ease.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roydell Gibbons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gibbons throws a poor cross that misses
and Pennington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibbons walks into a straight right hand from Pennington.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
Pennington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pennington throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gibbons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibbons as he connects with a hook.
Pennington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pennington connects with a looping right hand.
Gibbons checks a low kick from Pennington.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Pennington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Pennington misses.
Pennington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gibbons staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbons misses the target.
Gibbons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pennington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gibbons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibbons takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington feints a jab promting Gibbons to slip. Pennington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibbons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pennington throws a big shot that misses.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Pennington missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gibbons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pennington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pennington lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons jumps guard but Pennington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gibbons tries to work over Pennington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennington misses with some punches.
Pennington lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Pennington misses with a punch on the inside.
Pennington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pennington tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibbons.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pennington tries to throw a body punch but Gibbons avoids it by throwing Pennington back against the cage.
Pennington has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbons.
Pennington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbonss head.
Pennington misses with a body punch.
Pennington lands a body shot.
Pennington throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roydell Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pennington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibbons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pennington backwards.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Pennington.
Pennington lands a nice uppercut.
Gibbons manages to pull guard.
Pennington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pennington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gibbons is proving hard to escape from.
Pennington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pennington is looking to pass into half guard but Gibbons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gibbons is in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pennington holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons gets to his feet - Pennington follows without any prompting.
Gibbons misses with a few strikes there.
Gibbons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pennington scores with a hook to the body. Gibbons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Gibbons misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pennington cracks a nice hook into Gibbons's ribs.
Pennington throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pennington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Gibbons cracks a nice hook into Pennington's ribs.
Pennington cracks a nice hook into Gibbons's ribs.
Pennington lands a jab.
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!
Pennington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pennington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pennington.
Pennington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Floyd Pennington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roydell Gibbons!
Roydell Gibbons 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Stewart (ranked 940 p4p, 913 weight class) and Dean Gaines (ranked 118 p4p, 114 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dean Gaines was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Gaines uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Gaines shakes it off.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Gaines swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stewart counters with a one-two to the body.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Gaines shakes it off.
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Gaines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Gaines scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Gaines's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaines on the side of the head.
Stewart moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Gaines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Gaines.
It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Gaines throws out a counter right but Stewart avoids it with no problem.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Gaines's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands a two punch combo.
Gaines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaines on the side of the head.
Gaines punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Stewart has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws the left hand but Gaines avoids the punch easily.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Gaines is avoiding it.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaines counters with a three punch combo that has Stewart backing up. Stewart nods at Gaines to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaines misses with an uppercut
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaines throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart jabs Gaines right on the nose. Gaines blinks but takes it well.
Gaines misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Stewart has knocked Gaines down with a huge combo! Stewart steps away and waves a wobbly Gaines back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gaines is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gaines flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gaines is out cold! Stewart holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
A victorious Danny Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Digital Jokinen (ranked 927 p4p, 526 weight class) and Gan Bayarmaa (ranked 116 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Digital Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gan Bayarmaa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayarmaa defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lunges at Bayarmaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bayarmaa's hand.
It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Bayarmaa scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bayarmaa is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Bayarmaa checks it.
Bayarmaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bayarmaa doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Bayarmaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayarmaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen is looking to slow Bayarmaa down with leg kicks.
Jokinen misses with a combination
and Bayarmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bayarmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen rushes Bayarmaa and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen jumps guard but Bayarmaa stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bayarmaa is struggling to control the position.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bayarmaa on the inside.
Bayarmaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bayarmaa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bayarmaa - that will leave a mark!
Bayarmaa works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bayarmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Bayarmaa drops Jokinen with a beautiful combination! Jokinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bayarmaa is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayarmaa throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bayarmaa 's knee.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Nice body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bayarmaa misses with a body kick.
Bayarmaa defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Bayarmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Bayarmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Bayarmaa is out of range.
Bayarmaa throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bayarmaa.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayarmaa off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayarmaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bayarmaa connects with a looping right hand.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayarmaa misses with a straight right.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Bayarmaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bayarmaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Bayarmaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen cracks Bayarmaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bayarmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Bayarmaa keeps it at a distance.
Bayarmaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Bayarmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen 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.
That has opened up Gan Bayarmaa's cut even more.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Bayarmaa shakes it off.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bayarmaa. Bayarmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gan Bayarmaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bayarmaa moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Gan Bayarmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Jokinen.
Bayarmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Bayarmaa throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Bayarmaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bayarmaa.
Both fighters circling a little - Bayarmaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
Bayarmaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bayarmaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bayarmaa thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBayarmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen darts in trying to clinch
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayarmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bayarmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jokinen blocks it well.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bayarmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jokinen duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayarmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Bayarmaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jokinen in the body.
Good exchange - Bayarmaa coming out on top.
Bayarmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Bayarmaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bayarmaa sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tests Bayarmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayarmaa loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Bayarmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayarmaa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Bayarmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Bayarmaa avoids it well.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Bayarmaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Jokinen.
The cut above Gan Bayarmaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crunch! Bayarmaa slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Bayarmaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Bayarmaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bayarmaa counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen sizes up Bayarmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bayarmaa tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bayarmaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Digital Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayarmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bayarmaa! But no joy.
A nice combination there by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bayarmaa tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Bayarmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Digital Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to work over Bayarmaa's front leg with a kick but Bayarmaa checks it.
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bayarmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bayarmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen stuns Bayarmaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bayarmaa cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Bayarmaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bayarmaa feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Bayarmaa
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen clinches up with Bayarmaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Bayarmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bayarmaa breaks from the clinch.
Bayarmaa cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bayarmaa throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa thinks about the counter body kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Bayarmaa walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bayarmaa circles away.
Bayarmaa avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa swinging wildly here.
Jokinen throws a big counter combination but Bayarmaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Bayarmaa misses.
The fighters circling - Bayarmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bayarmaa.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayarmaa throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Bayarmaa lands with a nice body kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Bayarmaa is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen rushes Bayarmaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayarmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayarmaa moves away.
Bayarmaa counters with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayarmaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayarmaa.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Bayarmaa back against the cage.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayarmaa thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Bayarmaa slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Bayarmaa.
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!
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bayarmaa avoided it.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Bayarmaa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Bayarmaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen clinches.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayarmaa 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.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa misses with the body kick
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gan Bayarmaa.
I think Bayarmaa 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gan Bayarmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trayvon Lewis (ranked 410 p4p, 937 weight class) and Willy McCoy (ranked 58 p4p, 127 weight class). McCoy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Don't Mess Around With Jim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trayvon Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Lewis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Lewis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCoy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lewis trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Lewis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
McCoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis postures up.
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lewis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
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.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis takes a little break here. McCoy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Lewis just content to control the position.
McCoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Lewis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCoy is trying to work for a sweep but Lewis has mounted him!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lewis.
Lewis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Lewis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lewis with good strikes from the mount here!
McCoy is looking to get to half guard.
Lewis 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.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCoy is controlling an arm, preventing Lewis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lewis lands a couple of good shots and McCoy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lewis.
Lewis avoiding McCoy 's attempts to control his hands.
McCoy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lewis.
Lewis has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. McCoy is defending well but eventually Lewis manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! McCoy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis!
A less than humble Trayvon Lewis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deanthony Pederson (ranked 251 p4p, 1049 weight class) and Terrance Knight (ranked 27 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Deanthony Pederson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Pederson throws a body shot but no joy.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Pederson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knight drives through with a takedown into Pederson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Knight is defending well. Pederson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Knight has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pederson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
A very excited looking Deanthony Pederson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Terrance Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn... Just Damn...'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Soap (ranked 60 p4p, 285 weight class) and Phil Graves (ranked 10 p4p, 43 weight class). Soap comes to the cage accompanied by Clean Up - Barney The Purple Dinosaur. Graves has chosen I Bring The Darkness. as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Soap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Graves!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from Soap tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a leg kick
letting Soap counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Soap throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves's coach down at Berloga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Soap throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves scores with a hook.
Soap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.
Soap throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soap momentarily.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soap misses with a leg kick.
Graves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soap staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soap 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.
Soap wants to clinch.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves moves away from the strike by Soap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soap checks a leg kick.
Soap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Soap checks a leg kick.
Soap loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Soap blocks it well.
Soap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soaps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Soap's head coaches at Dorito Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Graves moves out of range as Soap strikes.
Soap throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Soap.
Graves defending well as Soap loads up on a big left hand.
Graves scores with a punch to the head.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soap throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soap misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soap. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves misses the jab.
Soap throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soap.
Soap avoids a kick to the body.
Soap misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Soap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Soap has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soap and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Soap tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soap. That's going to slow Graves down.
Soap connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Phil Graves has been cut.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Soap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Soap.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with some punches.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap lands a shot to the body.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
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!
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Soap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Soap is breathing heavily.
Soap works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Soap.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves digs a right hand into Soap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soap's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Soap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soap takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a left hand.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Soap should have avoided that one.
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soap is able to avoid easily.
Soap avoids a kick to the body.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Soap is just out of range.
Soap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soap blocks a jab.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves is looking to chop away at Soap's legs.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soap tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soap drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soap is working Graves over against the cage.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves digs a right hand into Soap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soap's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Soap fails to land.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soap has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Soap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Graves.
 Soap is rocked!
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Oh Soap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soap misses with some punches.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves cracks Soap with a nice body shot.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soap seems to have got his legs back now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Soap lands a left hand.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Soap's ribcage. Soap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands a body punch.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Soap's ribcage. Soap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves cracks Soap with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves presses Soap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A short right from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Soap.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap lands with a light punch inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
Soap lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves blocking some punches.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Soap's ribcage. Soap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Soap.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soap or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap takes a shot to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
and Graves counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Soap! He's just covering up as Graves starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
Phil Graves is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Phil Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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