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UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 3810 p4p, 4234 weight class) and Allan Fisher (ranked 415 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane dives in for a single leg takedown but Fisher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Clegane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clegane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Clegane as Fisher shoots in.
Clegane moves out of range of the body kick from Fisher.
Clegane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clegane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegane fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clegane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clegane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisher defends well and Clegane ends up having to push Fisher into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clegane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fisher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fisher can't get the takedown.
Clegane has Fisher pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clegane pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Fisher tumbling to the mat - Clegane dives into Fisher's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clegane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clegane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fisher is looking for a triangle here but Clegane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clegane tries for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clegane gets to mount! Fisher was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fisher 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher is still trying to improve position.
Fisher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clegane has hold of Fisher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fisher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clegane is working for a guillotine from mount but Fisher frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Clegane's attempts to control the action.
Fisher is looking to improve his position but Clegane isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Clegane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clegane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fisher has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fisher!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clegane tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher feints the counter takedown.
Fisher shoots in but no luck this time.
Clegane stuffs the takedown.
Fisher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clegane has passed into half guard!
Clegane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
Clegane tries to pass to full mount but Fisher defends it.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Clegane sits in half guard.
Clegane passes to side control.
Clegane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisher is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clegane trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Clegane scoring with punches and elbows.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisher some visible discomfort.
Sandor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clegane is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Clegane content just to control the position here.
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clegane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Clegane's attempts to control the action.
Clegane stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clegane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Clegane moves out of range easily.
Clegane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clegane gets the takedown into side control.
Fisher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clegane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Clegane. That's going to slow Fisher down.
Clegane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sandor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Clegane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clegane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - Clegane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher tries to sprawl but Clegane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fisher is not content to let Clegane control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Clegane wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane trying to control the pace.
Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clegane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
Clegane wants to stand but Fisher has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clegane.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Fisher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Clegane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegane shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clegane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clegane is defended easily by Fisher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clegane counters with a series of strikes. Fisher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clegane leaves Fisher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Clegane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clegane throws a big counter combination but Fisher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fisher looks for a takedown but Clegane sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clegane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allan Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandor Clegane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clegane looking to score a takedown here. Fisher is defending well but Clegane drives through and ends up in Fisher's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Clegane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clegane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Clegane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thalys Soares (ranked 3218 p4p, 4055 weight class) and Ronnie Sampson (ranked 314 p4p, 375 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thalys Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson is looking to clinch but Soares is avoiding it.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soares shoots in and bounces Sampson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Sampson is wriggling around but Soares manages to pass to half guard.
Soares trying to control the pace.
Sampson is looking to control Soares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sampson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is thwarting Sampson's attempts to control the position.
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sampson is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soares slips a nice elbow through Sampson's hands, connecting with Sampson's forehead.
Sampson tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
Soares slows the pace down in half guard.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.
Soares wants to take a breather but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares working the head and body with strikes.
Soares is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard.
Sampson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soares has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Soares connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Soares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thalys Soares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kostadin Dyakov (ranked 3974 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Haru House (ranked 445 p4p, 390 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Haru House enters the ring!
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kostadin Dyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haru House!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the ropes. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dyakov misses with a takedown
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
House tries to kick Dyakov off but Dyakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dyakov working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed House's head.
Dyakov prevents House from improving his position.
Dyakov working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyakov.
House gets back to full guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes but missing.
House is looking to stand up but Dyakov isn't so interested in that idea.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dyakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dyakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dyakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
House showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
House told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
House stops Dyakov from standing up.
House gets to his feet - Dyakov follows without any prompting.
A punch lands to the side of Dyakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dyakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. House manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
House working a defensive guard here.
House wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
House uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dyakov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by House.
Dyakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before House can pounce on him.
Dyakov scores with a takedown into House's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyakov is one step ahead there.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! House is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyakov, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov looking to control.
House stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dyakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice 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!
An elbow from Dyakov crashes against the mat.
Dyakov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but House is avoiding damage well.
House is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dyakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
House manages to get to full guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru House dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
House gets caught flat footed, as Dyakov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dyakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
House is trying to control the position from the bottom.
House uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Kostadin Dyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dyakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and House counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyakov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyakov fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyakov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostadin Dyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
House throws a series of strikes that have Dyakov backpedaling.
Kostadin Dyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House scores with a kick to the midsection.
House scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov dives in for a single leg takedown but House sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dyakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
House throws out a powerful jab.
House has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
House goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! House slams his shin into Dyakov's torso.
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!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyakov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House connects with a body shot.
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
House lands a high kick!
 It looks like Kostadin Dyakov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by House.
Both fighters circling a little - House finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
House scores with a push kick.
House moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
House lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for House.
Dyakov misses with a takedown attempt
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
House lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from House.
House throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dyakov.
House lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kostadin Dyakov's cut.
That's time! Dyakov'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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyakov.
House lands with a straight right. Dyakov didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by House!
Dyakov moves out of range as House throws a body kick.
Dyakov misses with a takedown attempt - House sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
House is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging House to the ground. Dyakov is now in House's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
House breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from House.
Dyakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in House's half guard.
House trying to control but Dyakov postures up.
Dyakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov wants to work for an arm triangle but House is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
House wants to get back to his feet.
House moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyakov stands and throws House's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dyakov working the strikes but House uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so House is just riding it out for now. Dyakov eventually gives up the hold.
House makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dyakov has his takedown stuffed
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostadin Dyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House lands with a slapping head kick.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dyakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of House's head.
House wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
Dyakov preventing the sweep.
Dyakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
House working a defensive guard here.
Dyakov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and House dives on top into guard.
House 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.
Dyakov seems keen to control House's posture.
House postures up.
Haru House is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but House is one step ahead there.
Kostadin Dyakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dyakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru House comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got House winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru House!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davion Castaneda (ranked 3602 p4p, 3351 weight class) and Kareem Gallegos (ranked 300 p4p, 280 weight class). Kareem Gallegos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davion Castaneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kareem Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Castaneda.
Castaneda dodges the punch combination from Gallegos.
Gallegos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kareem Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos throws a right and a left that Castaneda avoids nicely.
Castaneda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Castaneda thinks about countering with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Gallegos.
Gallegos tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallegos is looking to chop away at Castaneda's legs.
Castaneda misses with a head kick.
Gallegos throws a counter combo.
Gallegos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gallegos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallegos misses with a combination
and Castaneda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gallegos loads up on a big right hand but Castaneda slips the punch.
Castaneda wants to clinch.
Gallegos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Gallegos scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Castaneda is stalling here.
Castaneda keeps control of Gallegos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gallegos has a couple of punches blocked by Castaneda.
Castaneda blocks an uppercut.
Castaneda lands an elbow inside that Gallegos shrugs off.
Castaneda can't find room to land a body shot as Gallegos controls the action.
Castaneda taking a breather.
Gallegos has a couple of punches blocked by Castaneda.
Gallegos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castaneda lands a nice uppercut.
Gallegos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallegos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallegos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallegos tries to throw a body punch but Castaneda avoids it by throwing Gallegos back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castaneda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gallegos is trying to push Castaneda away but Castaneda has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Castaneda on the inside.
Gallegos lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castaneda lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gallegos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castaneda's brow.
Gallegos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Castaneda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallegos wants a takedown.
Castaneda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castaneda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallegos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Gallegos.
Gallegos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallegos misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallegos.
Castaneda drives through and clinches with Gallegos against the ropes.
Gallegos wants to take the fight to the mat but Castaneda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castaneda blocking some punches.
Castaneda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda tries to throw a body punch but Gallegos avoids it by throwing Castaneda back against the ropes.
Castaneda looking to throw knees to the head but Gallegos is blocking nicely.
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gallegos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castaneda can pounce on him.
Gallegos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castaneda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castaneda pushes Gallegos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda is looking to slow Gallegos down with leg kicks.
Castaneda moves away from the strike by Gallegos.
Gallegos moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos letting Castaneda take a breather here.
Gallegos tries to circle away but Castaneda has him pinned against the ropes.
Gallegos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castaneda taking a breather.
Castaneda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallegos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castaneda lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gallegos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castaneda's brow.
Castaneda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallegos misses with a straight right.
Gallegos with a hook.
Castaneda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gallegos fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda is looking for a counter combo.
Castaneda is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gallegos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Gallegos lands a leg kick that knocks Castaneda off balance momentarily.
Gallegos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castaneda with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davion Castaneda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gallegos throws a nice looking combination but Castaneda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castaneda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Castaneda.
Castaneda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gallegos shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallegos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gallegos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castaneda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castaneda slips a straight right by Gallegos.
Castaneda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Castaneda misses with a wild body shot.
Castaneda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallegos throws a shot from downtown. Castaneda moves away and avoids it.
Gallegos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gallegos throws a one two combo.
 Castaneda is rocked!
Kareem Gallegos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Castaneda.
Oh Castaneda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallegos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castaneda seems to have got his legs back now.
Castaneda wants to clinch up but Gallegos keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
Good leg kick by Gallegos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castaneda.
Gallegos motions for Castaneda to come forward. Gallegos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gallegos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castaneda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallegos.
Gallegos avoids the head kick by Castaneda.
Castaneda ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Castaneda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castaneda blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Gallegos misses.
Gallegos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castaneda throws a head kick but Gallegos moves out of range.
Gallegos gets tackled into the ropes by Castaneda. Castaneda maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castaneda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Gallegos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallegos misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda dodges an elbow strike from Gallegos.
Gallegos wants to break free but Castaneda has control.
Gallegos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallegos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castaneda avoids it.
Castaneda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castaneda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castaneda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Gallegos moves out of range easily.
Gallegos flicks out a counter leg kick but Castaneda steps away.
Gallegos tries to bum rush Castaneda with a series of wild strikes but Castaneda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallegos cracks Castaneda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gallegos swinging wildly here.
Castaneda throws a head kick but Gallegos moves out of range.
Castaneda stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallegos. Gallegos gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallegos misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos lunges at Castaneda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castaneda's hand.
Castaneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallegos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda is looking to clinch.
Gallegos looks to throw the jab but Castaneda is out of range.
Good leg kick by Gallegos.
Sloppy strikes from Gallegos. Those never looked like landing.
Gallegos connects with a jab.
Castaneda tries to clinch but Gallegos moves out of range.
Gallegos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castaneda is looking to clinch but Gallegos is avoiding it.
Gallegos throws out a loose jab but Castaneda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallegos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castaneda is able to avoid easily.
Castaneda tries to clinch there but Gallegos circles away.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
Castaneda half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda swinging wildly here.
Castaneda connects with a body shot.
Castaneda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallegos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castaneda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castaneda lands a head kick. Gallegos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gallegos throws a right hand that Castaneda ducks under and follows up with a left that Castaneda also avoids with ease.
That kick from Castaneda tenderised Gallegos's leg. Gallegos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gallegos throws out a powerful jab.
Gallegos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Castaneda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallegos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a leg kick.
Gallegos throws a jab but it's blocked by Castaneda.
Castaneda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castaneda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gallegos. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Gallegos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Castaneda takes the fight into the clinch.
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos misses with a lunging right hand
and Castaneda counters with a two punch combo.
Gallegos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castaneda back to the ropes. Gallegos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Castaneda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gallegos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castaneda pushes Gallegos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davion Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallegos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallegos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castaneda looks to land a combination but Gallegos avoids it well.
Castaneda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castaneda slips under a jab.
Gallegos wants to clinch but Castaneda slips to the side
and Castaneda counters with a two punch combo.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gallegos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Gallegos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda wants to clinch up but Gallegos keeps it at a distance.
Castaneda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castaneda trying to stall but Gallegos improves his position.
Gallegos is trying to break free.
Gallegos takes a shot to the head.
Gallegos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Castaneda.
Castaneda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Castaneda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallegos is trying to break the clinch but Castaneda has him pressed against the ropes.
Gallegos misses with a punch on the inside.
Castaneda blocks an uppercut.
Gallegos tries to circle away but Castaneda has him pinned against the ropes.
Castaneda crunches a lovely knee into Gallegos's ribcage.
Gallegos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castaneda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallegos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallegos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castaneda.
Gallegos lands a jab to the head.
Gallegos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Gallegos does no damage.
Gallegos misses with a wild combination.
Gallegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castaneda counters with a one-two to the body.
Castaneda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castaneda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallegos.
Castaneda has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Castaneda.
Davion Castaneda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Castaneda as the two fighters clinch.
Castaneda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castaneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallegos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castaneda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Gallegos throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Castaneda.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow.
Gallegos is trying to break the clinch but Castaneda is controlling him.
Castaneda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Castaneda.
Castaneda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallegos's elbow.
Gallegos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castaneda tries to stall but Gallegos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castaneda blocks a low kick nicely.
Gallegos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castaneda.
Gallegos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castaneda.
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Gallegos is trying to force a seperation but Castaneda has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Gallegos.
Gallegos misses with some punches.
Castaneda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallegos takes an elbow to the temple.
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
Gallegos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Castaneda - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallegos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Gallegos persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallegos fails with the takedown.
Davion Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castaneda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallegos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castaneda 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Castaneda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Endou Mamoru (ranked 3227 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Cha Ji Sung (ranked 388 p4p, 397 weight class). Mamoru's entrance music is Blood And Scars. A fine choice. Ji Sung has chosen Bulls on Parade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Endou Mamoru has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endou Mamoru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cha Ji Sung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Sung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamoru looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mamoru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Sung can pounce on him.
Mamoru 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.
Ji Sung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamoru to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Sung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamoru is trying to defend but Ji Sung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mamoru pushes Ji Sung off but Ji Sung dives into side control.
Ji Sung has an Americana. Mamoru didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ji Sung is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ji Sung hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cha Ji Sung!
Cha Ji Sung took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to my family and all my supporters, this is a showing of Korean Martial Arts, mixed in this fighting sport, stay tune in my carrear for more korean based fights.'.
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wo Jyung Gong (ranked 3392 p4p, 2594 weight class) and Antonio Reyes (ranked 328 p4p, 262 weight class). Jyung Gong's entrance music is In Fate's Hands - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. A fine choice. Antonio Reyes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wo Jyung Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyung Gong scores with the left hand. Reyes knows he should have avoided that one.
Reyes cracks Jyung Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jyung Gong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Wo Jyung Gong has been cut.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Jyung Gong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jyung Gong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Jyung Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jyung Gong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jyung Gong misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reyes scores with a jab. Jyung Gong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jyung Gong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Jyung Gong gets caught napping as Reyes dives in and scores a takedown. Jyung Gong manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyung Gong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reyes has picked Jyung Gong up and slammed him! Jyung Gong can't keep hold of the triangle and Reyes manages to pass to side control!
Jyung Gong can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes gets to mount! Jyung Gong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jyung Gong is squirming around, avoiding Reyes's attempts to control the action.
Reyes controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jyung Gong tries to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
Reyes prevents Jyung Gong from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong tries to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
Jyung Gong is trying to escape the mount.
Reyes looking to control but Jyung Gong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jyung Gong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jyung Gong tries to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
Jyung Gong is looking to get to half guard.
Reyes landing strikes from the mount and Jyung Gong is in trouble!
Jyung Gong is trying to reverse the position but instead Reyes has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reyes keeps control of the position easily here as Jyung Gong tries to buck him off.
Jyung Gong covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jyung Gong is controlling Reyes 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Reyes is trying to control the position but Jyung Gong postures up.
Jyung Gong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jyung Gong trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jyung Gong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reyes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reyes has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong looking to control.
Jyung Gong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jyung Gong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reyes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reyes has escaped and now he's on top!
Jyung Gong keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wo Jyung Gong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jyung Gong jabs at Reyes's body.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jyung Gong circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes wants to clinch.
Jyung Gong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Jyung Gong counters with a leg kick.
Jyung Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jyung Gong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reyes. Reyes obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyung Gong avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Jyung Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jyung Gong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reyes napping and manages to drive through 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!
Jyung Gong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jyung Gong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jyung Gong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jyung Gong is working for a submission of some sort.
Reyes trying to control but Jyung Gong postures up.
Jyung Gong is keen to just control but Reyes is a slippery customer.
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.
Jyung Gong is looking for a kimura but Reyes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jyung Gong to get the leverage.
Jyung Gong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reyes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jyung Gong wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Jyung Gong is looking to pass into half guard but Reyes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reyes is in guard.
We've been informed that Reyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Jyung Gong is keeping the position.
Jyung Gong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jyung Gong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jyung Gong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reyes defends well.
Jyung Gong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyung Gong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jyung Gong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reyes passes into half guard.
Reyes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jyung Gong is just riding it out for now. Reyes eventually gives up the hold.
Antonio Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jyung Gong.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jyung Gong looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Reyes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wo Jyung Gong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jyung Gong with a jab.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyung Gong.
Jyung Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Jyung Gong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jyung Gong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jyung Gong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jyung Gong is working for an americana but Reyes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jyung Gong was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jyung Gong defends it easily.
Jyung Gong pushes down on Reyes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jyung Gong seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Reyes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Jyung Gong from controlling successfully.
Jyung Gong won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
Jyung Gong looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jyung Gong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reyes has passed into half guard!
Jyung Gong looking for submissions off his back.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Jyung Gong is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong tries to get to full guard but Reyes has control of the leg.
Reyes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyung Gong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reyes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reyes tries to stand and escape but Jyung Gong is controlling the position.
Jyung Gong looking for submissions off his back.
Jyung Gong is concentrating on defense, preventing Reyes from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jyung Gong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyung Gong won't allow Reyes to pass to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jyung Gong trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Antonio Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jyung Gong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Wo Jyung Gong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jyung Gong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fitzpatrick (ranked 3992 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Taisei Sakuraba (ranked 374 p4p, 227 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisei Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased.
It looks like Jason Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Sakuraba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Sakuraba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back to recover.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba gets double underhooks and turns Fitzpatrick into the ropes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakuraba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sakuraba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fitzpatrick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fitzpatrick is defending well but eventually Sakuraba manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fitzpatrick has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taisei Sakuraba!
Our winner, Taisei Sakuraba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Frye (ranked 3261 p4p, 2029 weight class) and Ralph Cifaretto (ranked 390 p4p, 264 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Cifaretto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cifaretto blocks a head kick by Frye.
Cifaretto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cifaretto feints and as Frye raises his hands in defense, Cifaretto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cifaretto won't allow Frye to get back to his feet.
Frye keeping full guard, as Cifaretto tries to pass.
Frye wants to stand up but Cifaretto is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Frye keeps moving.
Frye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him.
Frye keeping moving, preventing Cifaretto from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cifaretto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frye.
Cifaretto throws a jab but it's blocked by Frye.
A cross from Frye lands.
Cifaretto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Frye bucks up and tries to throw Cifaretto off but instead Cifaretto has got his back!
Frye is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cifaretto is punishing Frye with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cifaretto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Frye is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Frye won't enjoy being in this position. Cifaretto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Frye is tapping - it's over boys! Cifaretto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Cifaretto!
Ralph Cifaretto 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 George Tucker (ranked 2546 p4p, 2382 weight class) and Rhashaun Kinkead (ranked 317 p4p, 305 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kinkead.
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kinkead, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kinkead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tucker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kinkead after a bit of a struggle.
Kinkead is trying to trip Tucker. He has hold of a leg but Tucker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kinkead persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kinkead passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tucker wants to control but Kinkead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kinkead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kinkead seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control but Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead stalling.
Kinkead is looking for a kimura here.
Kinkead wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tucker tries to roll over but Kinkead keeps him under control.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Tucker is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kinkead sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kinkead passes into half guard.
Kinkead is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker is refusing to be controlled, as Kinkead sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to get to full guard but Kinkead has control of the leg.
Kinkead is trying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kinkead prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Kinkead looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tucker trying to control but Kinkead postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kinkead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
Kinkead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kinkead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kinkead trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Tucker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kinkead is working away from the top position though.
Kinkead is keen to just control but Tucker is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kinkead is working away from the top position though.
Tucker tries to roll over but Kinkead keeps him under control.
Kinkead trying to mount his opponent but Tucker defends it.
Tucker is not content to let Kinkead control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinkead keeps the fight on the outside.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
George Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense.
Tucker clinches up with Kinkead and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tucker prevents the takedown attempt.
Tucker pulls Kinkead into guard.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinkead trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
Kinkead trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Tucker working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tucker counters with a good low kick that Kinkead was not able to check.
Kinkead throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
A head kick from Kinkead lands but Tucker takes it in his stride.
Kinkead swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Tucker closes the distance and pushes Kinkead back into the ropes.
Tucker is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kinkead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinkead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tucker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhashaun Kinkead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kinkead can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kinkead throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Kinkead wants a takedown but no success here.
Kinkead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker is pressed up against the ropes. Kinkead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tucker down to the mat. Tucker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tucker tries to clinch but Kinkead moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kinkead misses.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kinkead shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Kinkead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhashaun Kinkead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinkead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Kinkead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kinkead with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Kinkead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Kinkead throws a nice head kick!
Tucker tries to clinch there but Kinkead circles away.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tucker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kinkead tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kinkead looking for a takedown.
Kinkead gets underhooks to prevent Tucker's takedown attempt.
Tucker is pressed up against the ropes. Kinkead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tucker down to the mat. Tucker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rhashaun Kinkead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch there but Kinkead circles away.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Kinkead pushes him off.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Kinkead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Kinkead tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Kinkead ends up having to push Tucker into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kinkead lands a nice looking body shot.
Kinkead misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tucker enables Kinkead to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tucker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tucker 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.
Tucker trying to keep a closed guard but Kinkead is proving a slippery customer.
Rhashaun Kinkead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kinkead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kinkead controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tucker 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.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kinkead sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kinkead with a poor takedown
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinkead circles away.
Kinkead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Kinkead.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker checks a leg kick.
George Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinkead misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kinkead winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhashaun Kinkead!
After winning the bout, Rhashaun Kinkead 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Toe Licker (ranked 1754 p4p, 1050 weight class) and Bob Michigan (ranked 174 p4p, 109 weight class). The key to victory for Toe Licker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toe Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Michigan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licker misses with a body shot.
Licker moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Licker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Licker thuds a left hand into Michigan's body.
Michigan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Licker momentarily.
A jab from Michigan misses.
Michigan shoots in for a double leg but Licker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michigan throws a right hand that misses
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
Licker swinging wildly here.
Michigan misses the shot to the body.
Michigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Licker misses with an uppercut. Michigan saw that one coming.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Licker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michigan scrambles back to his feet.
Bob Michigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michigan. Licker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Licker's head.
Licker moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigan throws a looping overhand right but Licker ducks down to avoid it.
Licker catches Michigan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michigan's coach down at LA FIGHT BARN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michigan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Michigan.
Licker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michigan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michigan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Licker looking to control.
Michigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Licker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michigan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Licker's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Licker working a defensive guard here.
Michigan throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigan trying to control but Licker is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michigan misses with a body punch
and Licker counters with a nice body shot.
Michigan has a takedown stuffed.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Licker lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michigan or perhaps it was just good defense by Licker, which made it look bad.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan with a nice cross.
Michigan shoots in for a takedown but Licker shows good takedown defense.
Licker lands a slapping body shot.
Toe Licker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michigan lands the left hand.
Michigan misses with a takedown attempt - Licker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker connects with a body shot that sends Michigan's belly button to the back.
Michigan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker throws a right and a left that Michigan avoids nicely.
Michigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licker.
Licker throwing a counter right hand but Michigan manages to avoid it.
Licker slaps away a takedown attempt from Michigan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Licker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Licker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michigan can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Michigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan digs a right hand underneath Licker's ribcage. Licker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Michigan lands a shot to the body.
Michigan throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michigan.
Licker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licker is looking to break free of the clinch but Michigan has double underhooks.
Michigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Michigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Licker working hard to break the clinch.
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 Toe Licker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Michigan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toe Licker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michigan at a distance.
Michigan moves into range and clinches up with Licker.
Michigan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Licker after a bit of a struggle.
Michigan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Licker after a bit of a struggle.
Michigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Licker stops a takedown attempt from Michigan.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Licker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan tries a body shot but Licker blocks it.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licker is looking to break free of the clinch but Michigan has double underhooks.
Licker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Michigan.
Michigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michigan lands with a left to the head.
Michigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Licker tries to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling the position.
Michigan lands a body shot.
Bob Michigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Licker is trying to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigan presses Licker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michigan keeps control of Licker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Michigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Licker blocks a body shot from Michigan.
Licker has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Michigan.
Michigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michigan.
Michigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Licker has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.
Michigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Michigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.
Michigan pushes Licker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
Michigan misses with a punch to the body.
Michigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Michigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Licker.
Michigan misses with a punch to the body.
Michigan lands a shoulder strike.
Michigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Licker's elbow.
Michigan digs a right hand underneath Licker's ribcage. Licker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Michigan - that landed with a thud.
Michigan looking for a takedown.
Michigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michigan.
Michigan can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
Michigan can't get the takedown.
Licker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michigan is trying to drag Licker to the mat but Licker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Michigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Licker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Michigan cracks Licker with a nice body shot.
Michigan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Licker prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Michigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Licker stuffs the takedown attempt from Michigan. Michigan gets slowly back to his feet.
Michigan connects with a body shot that sends Licker's belly button to the back.
Michigan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Licker counters with a nice body shot.
Michigan cracks a nice hook into Licker's ribs.
Licker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Licker digs a good hook to Michigan's body.
Michigan misses with a left hand
and Licker counters with a straight right hand.
Licker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michigan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Licker won't be happy with that.
Michigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker tries to buck Michigan off but Michigan is having none of it.
Michigan moves into full mount!
Michigan controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Michigan tries to control but Licker wriggling away.
Michigan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michigan dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michigan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bob Michigan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michigan lands a big shot there that rocks Licker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Licker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licker tries to get out of the position.
Michigan controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigan tries to control but Licker wriggling away.
Michigan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Licker taking shots to the head.
Michigan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Licker is rocked!
Michigan tries to control but Licker wriggling away.
Oh Licker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michigan cracks Licker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Michigan landing strikes from the mount and Licker is in trouble!
Licker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michigan.
Michigan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Licker defending well though.
Licker seems to have got his legs back now.
Michigan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Michigan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Licker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Michigan is trying to control the action in half guard but Licker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michigan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michigan is trying to control the action in half guard but Licker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michigan working over Licker with some ground and pound. Licker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Still in half guard, Michigan seems content to control.
Michigan trying to pass the guard but Licker defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michigan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Licker defends it nicely.
Licker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan drives through with a takedown into Licker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Licker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Michigan dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Licker showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toe Licker!
Post fight, Toe Licker took to the microphone: 'I LOVE BANGING DUDES. LET ME BANG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DA JUMBA. I AM THE MAN IN THIS DIVISION, WITH OR WITHOUT THE BELT IT DONT MATTER I JUST BE BANGING. MR POIRIER KEEP ME ACTIVE SIR'.
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