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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Jones (ranked 25345 p4p, 25314 weight class) and Joey Castillo (ranked 500 p4p, 526 weight class). Joey Castillo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dakota Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Castillo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Castillo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Castillo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Castillo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Castillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Castillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dakota Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Jones has Castillo pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jones.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castillos head.
Jones is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Castillo looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones just leaning against Castillo, taking a breather.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones jabs Castillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillo or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castillo. Castillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
 Castillo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones cracks Castillo with a left hook right on the temple and Castillo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jones lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Castillo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maki Homma (ranked 3902 p4p, 25447 weight class) and Yosuke Yoshida (ranked 407 p4p, 486 weight class). Yosuke Yoshida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Homma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yosuke Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Homma moves his leg out of the way.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut
and Homma counters with a shoot takedown. Yoshida fights it but they end up in guard.
Homma lands a couple of elbows.
Homma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Homma postures up and lands a big shot to Yoshida's brow.
Homma lands a couple of digs.
Homma cracks Yoshida with a solid left hand.
Homma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Homma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Homma passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Homma there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Homma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Homma drops an elbow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
Homma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yoshida is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maki Homma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Peres (ranked 3468 p4p, 5220 weight class) and Marduk Maratov (ranked 403 p4p, 508 weight class). Maratov has chosen Ultra Instinct Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexi Peres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marduk Maratov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maratov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maratov tries to move to mount but Peres blocks the move with his legs.
Maratov throws a strike aimed at the side of Peres's head but Peres avoids it well.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maratov happy to just control the position for now.
Peres's coaches at Bigfoot BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Check out the look on Maratov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maratov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maratov thowing shots but they're missing.
Maratov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maratov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maratov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maratov unloads with some shots from mount but Peres bucks and avoids them well.
Maratov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maratov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov looking to ground and pound but Peres is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Maratov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maratov lands a big elbow.
Maratov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maratov lands a couple of good shots and Peres has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maratov has good solid back control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Maratov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Peres is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maratov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maratov tries to get the hooks in deep but Peres pushed the leg off.
Maratov is riding his opponent, not letting Peres buck him off.
Maratov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maratov is punishing Peres with some ground and pound.
Maratov misses with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Maratov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peres covering up well under a series of strikes from Maratov.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maratov lands a shot to the head.
Maratov is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Maratov lands strikes to the head.
Maratov missing with strikes from the back.
Maratov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Peres could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peres avoids the strikes from Maratov.
Maratov lands a shot to the body.
Peres covering up well and avoiding damage.
Peres covering up well and avoiding damage.
Peres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peres covering up well under a series of strikes from Maratov.
Maratov scores with punches to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maratov missing with strikes.
Maratov trying to control.
Maratov misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maratov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maratov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peres pinned against the cage. Peres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peres is looking to counter punch.
Maratov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maratov trying to control the position but Peres is working away.
Maratov moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov landing punches.
Maratov throws a sloppy strike and Peres uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Peres has ended up in Maratov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maratov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peres's guard.
Maratov scoring with some ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control but Peres is working from the bottom.
Maratov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peres taking a bit of punishment here - Maratov scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maratov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Maratov crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peres on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maratov working the head with strikes.
Maratov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maratov slows the pace down.
Maratov wants to control but Peres is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maratov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maratov scoring with punches from side control.
Peres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maratov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peres down.
Maratov lands an elbow.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peres keeps working.
Marduk Maratov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peres taking a bit of punishment here - Maratov scoring with strikes.
Maratov trying to control the action but Peres is working from the bottom.
Peres prevents Maratov from improving position.
Maratov working the head and body with strikes.
Maratov working the ground and pound.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peres keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Maratov stalls from top position.
Peres defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peres'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!
Maratov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexi Peres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peres parries the strikes from Maratov easily there. Maratov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peres to escape.
Maratov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maratov scoring with punches from side control.
Peres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maratov is working Peres over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maratov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peres sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maratov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peres's legs.
Maratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maratov wants to take a breather but Peres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maratov.
Maratov wants to control from the top but Peres keeps moving.
Peres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maratov.
Maratov forces his way into half guard.
Maratov not doing much here.
Maratov is trying to control. Peres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maratov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peres!
Maratov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peres is in a horrible position here. Maratov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Peres that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maratov landing strikes from the mount.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
Peres takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Peres is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peres is in a horrible position here. Maratov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Peres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maratov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maratov lands a big elbow - Peres is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Peres is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marduk Maratov!
A very excited looking Marduk Maratov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Stevens (ranked 2901 p4p, 3024 weight class) and Lance Hodges (ranked 329 p4p, 345 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrique Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hodges instigates a clinch.
Hodges misses with a body punch.
Hodges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Hodges keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens presses Hodges against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hodges blocks an uppercut.
Hodges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hodges can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Hodges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hodges working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Hodges.
 It looks like Enrique Stevens has been cut.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens rushes Hodges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hodges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hodges lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Hodges lands a body shot.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Hodges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevens is rocked!
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hodges has him pressed against the cage.
Hodges lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hodges pushes Stevens against the cage. Hodges is working some dirty boxing. Hodges pushes off with a quick right hook! Stevens goes down! Stevens tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hodges moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Hodges!
Lance Hodges was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kozlov (ranked 2617 p4p, 2559 weight class) and Lamont Anderson (ranked 226 p4p, 220 weight class). Lamont Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov fails with the takedown.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Anderson rushes Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viktor Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Kozlov looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Kozlov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Kozlov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kozlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Kozlov jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Kozlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kozlov trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is pulling down on Kozlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlov, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Kozlov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov is working hard here to advance position.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kozlov 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Kozlov improves position.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Kozlov keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lamont Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Viktor Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlov's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson tries to stand but Kozlov is controlling from the bottom.
Kozlov pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov lands a takedown into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson 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.
Kozlov is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov controlling the action here.
Viktor Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kozlov trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Kozlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kozlov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson parries the strikes from Kozlov easily there. Kozlov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape.
Kozlov wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Kozlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kozlov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control Kozlov's posture but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kozlov.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Kozlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lamont Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlov'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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viktor Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Viktor Kozlov.
I think Anderson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Cordova (ranked 1961 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Eddie Odom (ranked 227 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Cordova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Odom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova scores with a nice right hand.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Odom throws a right hand that misses
and Cordova counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cordova.
Nice takedown defense from Odom. No joy for Cordova on that attempt.
Cordova just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom closes the distance and pushes Cordova back into the cage.
Cordova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
Cordova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova cracks Odom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Cordova lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cordova was well out of range. Poor timing from Odom.
Odom walks into a left hand.
Cordova gets a takedown into half guard.
Odom is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova thows a huge punch but Odom dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cordova slips a nice elbow through Odom's hands, connecting with Odom's forehead.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova is nestled in close to Odom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odom tries to get to full guard but Cordova has control of the leg.
Odom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cordova trying to control the action but Odom is working from the bottom.
Cordova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cordova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Cordova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Cordova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Odom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom is trying to stand.
Odom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordova.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova drops an elbow to the side of Odom's head.
Odom is refusing to be controlled, as Cordova sits in half guard.
Odom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cordova chips away with some ground and pound.
Cordova 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.
Cordova connects with a couple of short punches.
Cordova is working Odom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Odom wants to sweep here but Cordova controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cordova 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.
Cordova scoring with some ground and pound.
Cordova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cordova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cordova controlling the position.
Cordova cracks Odom with a big right hand but Odom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Odom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odom. Cordova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Cordova.
Eddie Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cordova misses with an uppercut
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demetrius Cordova is winning the standup battle so far.
Cordova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odom at a distance.
Cordova lands a glancing blow to the side of Odom's head.
Odom ducks straight into an uppercut from Cordova and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Odom manages to regain guard straight away.
Odom is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova 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.
Odom is still in real trouble! Can Cordova finish him?
Cordova loads up on a big left hand. Odom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cordova looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Odom can't hide his disappointment, as Cordova celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Cordova!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Carter (ranked 2301 p4p, 3216 weight class) and Immanuel Ali (ranked 247 p4p, 333 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immanuel Ali!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter works the jab nicely.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Carter.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali clinches.
Ali pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Carter blocks a body shot from Ali.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali clinches.
Ali's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Ali's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Carter scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Carter tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali avoids the body shot from Carter.
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali breaks the clinch.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Carter misses.
Ali drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Carter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with some punches.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with some punches.
Christian Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali slips under a jab from Carter.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali scores with a hook.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.
Christian Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Carter tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali misses with a straight left.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Carter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Immanuel Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter avoids the body shot from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali avoids the body shot from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Ali staying out of range there.
A cross from Carter lands.
Ali looks to clinch
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Ali slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christian Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with the combination.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Carter takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Carter lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Carter!
Christian Carter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kali Lawrence (ranked 1732 p4p, 3250 weight class) and Rayshard Flash (ranked 230 p4p, 368 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kali Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rayshard Flash!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flash lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence lands the left hand.
It looks like Rayshard Flash has been cut.
Flash moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence backing away here, and Flash unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Flash is looking to slow Lawrence down with leg kicks.
Flash throws a front kick aimed at Lawrence's knee but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence throwing a counter right hand but Flash manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
A nice side step and Flash releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Flash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flash lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence lands the left hand.
Lawrence lands with a cross.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Flash.
Flash misses the shot to the body.
Flash just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
That has opened up Rayshard Flash's cut even more.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flash in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash misses with a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rayshard Flash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flash is looking to chop away at Lawrence's legs.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Flash ducks down to avoid it.
Flash misses with a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a nice right hand that sends Flash toppling to the canvas! Flash scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lawrence finish him?!
Flash is rocked!
The cut above Rayshard Flash's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawrence rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Flash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawrence misses the body punch
enabling Flash to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawrence throws a hook but Flash blocks it.
Flash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawrence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flash.
Flash digs a good body shot into Lawrence's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Flash.
Flash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Flash.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kali Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayshard Flash's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lawrence lands a jab.
Flash looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Flash misses with a low kick as Lawrence jumps back.
Kali Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Flash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flash.
Flash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Flash.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flash misses with a left hand
and Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Flash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rayshard Flash's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flash slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Flash is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rayshard Flash's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kali Lawrence!
After the big win, Kali Lawrence made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Jalisco (ranked 1287 p4p, 2171 weight class) and Xander Scott (ranked 157 p4p, 254 weight class). Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I DON'T GIVE A FUCK. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norman Jalisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalisco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
It looks like Xander Scott has been cut.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scott darts in and clinches Jalisco up against the cage.
Jalisco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jalisco counter with a right hand.
Jalisco takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Norman Jalisco has been cut.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jalisco momentarily.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jalisco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalisco takes one to the chin there.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Jalisco saw that one coming.
Scott misses with a hook.
Jalisco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott misses the jab.
Jalisco punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Jalisco moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott cracks Jalisco with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalisco staying out of range there.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalisco.
Scott throws a jab when Jalisco was well out of range.
Jalisco is looking to counter punch.
Jalisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Jalisco as the two fighters clinch.
Jalisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott keeps control of Jalisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalisco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Jalisco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Jalisco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
Jalisco blocks an uppercut.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Jalisco.
Jalisco blocking some punches.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jalisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jalisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott pulls guard successfully.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Jalisco from controlling successfully.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Jalisco pushes his legs off easily.
Jalisco throws a big right hand that misses.
Jalisco throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jalisco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Jalisco is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Scott dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scott thuds his right hand into Jalisco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jalisco throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalisco. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Jalisco moved out of range nicely.
Jalisco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jalisco clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Jalisco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Jalisco in a clinch.
Jalisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jalisco just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to pull guard but Jalisco holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalisco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott jumps guard but Jalisco stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalisco.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Jalisco.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott jumps guard and drags Jalisco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jalisco is stalling in the full guard.
Jalisco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jalisco should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Scott has tightened it up now! Jalisco should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xander Scott!
A very excited looking Xander Scott rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zechariah Osborne (ranked 784 p4p, 1104 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 92 p4p, 141 weight class). Queen has chosen Rise - State of Mind as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zechariah Osborne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen slips a jab from Osborne.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Osborne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osborne misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Osborne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Queen thinking.
Queen connects with a body shot.
Osborne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Osborne staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Osborne misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands a jab.
Osborne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Osborne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Queen looks to land a combination but Osborne avoids it well.
Osborne moves out of range as Queen strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Osborne ducks down to avoid it.
Queen lands with a hook. Osborne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Osborne lands.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Osborne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Osborne misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osborne manages to avoid it.
Queen takes one to the chin there.
Queen throws a hook but Osborne avoids it easily.
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osborne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Osborne as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Queen lands a right hand.
Osborne throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Osborne misses with some punches.
Queen lands a body punch.
Osborne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne misses with a punch on the inside.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
Osborne lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Osborne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good body shot from Queen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osborne.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Osborne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Queen can turn it around.
Osborne is working Queen over against the cage.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Osborne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Osborne digs a good body shot into Queen's ribs.
Osborne slips under a jab from Queen.
Queen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osborne. Osborne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Osborne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen lands a jab.
Queen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen lands an uppercut.
Osborne working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne misses with a punch on the inside.
Osborne misses with some punches.
Osborne throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Queen.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Osborne.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen cracks Osborne with a nice body shot.
Osborne working aggressively here.
Osborne swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osborne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen slows down the pace here.
Osborne tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Osborne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Queen throws a jab when Osborne was well out of range.
Osborne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Osborne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Osborne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Osborne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Queen throws a jab when Osborne was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Osborne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Queen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Osborne moves out of range of the strikes.
Osborne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
letting Osborne counter with a right hand.
Osborne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osborne throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Osborne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen throws the left hand but Osborne avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
It looked like Osborne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Osborne looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Osborne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osborne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osborne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Osborne has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osborne misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Queen.
Osborne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen just leaning against Osborne, taking a breather.
Osborne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osborne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne misses with some punches.
Osborne misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliver Queen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osborne working aggressively here.
Queen gets through Osborne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Queen.
Osborne misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Queen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Queen.
Osborne working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Queen blocking some punches.
Osborne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osborne throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Queen.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osborne.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osborne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osborne tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen lands a body shot.
Queen pushes Osborne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Osborne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Osborne back against the cage.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Queen stalling the fight.
Osborne takes a shot to the head.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osborne.
Queen is working Osborne over against the cage.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osborne backwards.
Queen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osborne is rocked!
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Osborne.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osborne's hands.
Oh Osborne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Osborne.
Osborne drops his hands momentarily. Queen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Osborne staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Osborne doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Oliver Queen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Zechariah Osborne stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'.
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