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RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Wendell (ranked 4990 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Jeff Bennett (ranked 481 p4p, 409 weight class). Joao Wendell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Wendell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wendell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wendell's guard.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wendell is keeping the position for now.
Wendell has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wendell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wendell is keeping the position for now.
Wendell 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.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wendell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wendell is on top in guard.
Wendell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wendell drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Wendell off! Wendell jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bennett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wendell is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wendell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wendell pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Wendell is controlling well.
Wendell is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett moves into full guard.
Wendell won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wendell slips nicely into half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Wendell has control of the leg.
Wendell is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Wendell is looking for a kimura here.
Wendell is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wendell to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wendell works his way into full mount!
Wendell wants to finish this one by submission but Bennett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wendell.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Wendell has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Wendell is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
Wendell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Wendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wendell manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Wendell's guard.
Wendell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wendell wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bennett pushing down on Wendell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but Wendell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage.
Wendell gets back to full guard.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Wendell is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wendell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Bennett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bennett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wendell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bennett's best efforts.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Wendell is defending well.
Wendell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wendell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wendell defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wendell pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendell thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wendell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wendell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wendell with shots to the head and body - Bennett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.
Wendell is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bennett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wendell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bennett is in Wendell's guard.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Wendell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wendell manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Wendell's guard.
Wendell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wendell is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wendell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wendell is aware though and is defending well.
Wendell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Wendell moves nicely into side control.
Wendell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bennett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wendell but great work by Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wendell dodges the ground and pound from Bennett.
Wendell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wendell wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Wendell.
Wendell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wendell passes to full mount!
Wendell get's back to his feet.
Wendell cracks Bennett with an uppercut from hell and Bennett crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wendell's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 It looks like Jeff Bennett has been cut.
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!
Wendell advances to half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bennett.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wendell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Wendell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bennett's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wendell.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Wendell sprawls well.
Wendell misses with a leg kick
and Bennett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Wendell blocks nicely.
Bennett is pushing down on Wendell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wendell is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wendell wants to get back to full guard.
Wendell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Wendell keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wendell is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is not content to let Wendell control the position.
Bennett gets full guard.
Wendell wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wendell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wendell wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wendell rolls with it to try and escape but Bennett cranks on the arm and Wendell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Bennett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandala Perkasa (ranked 5044 p4p, 4454 weight class) and Cristian Miculescu (ranked 485 p4p, 453 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mandala Perkasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cristian Miculescu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miculescu gets tackled into the cage by Perkasa. Perkasa maintains the clinch.
Miculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miculescu tries a body shot but Perkasa blocks it.
Miculescu scores with a hook to the body.
Miculescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miculescu lands a left hand.
Miculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miculescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkasa backwards.
Miculescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miculescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perkasa.
Perkasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miculescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miculescu is leaning against Perkasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perkasa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miculescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miculescu works on Perkasa's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miculescu.
Miculescu lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miculescu is pressed up against the cage. Perkasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miculescu down to the mat. Miculescu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Perkasa is breathing heavily.
Perkasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Perkasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miculescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Perkasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Miculescu.
Cristian Miculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Miculescu.
Perkasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miculescu sprawls well. Miculescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perkasa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandala Perkasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miculescu pushes Perkasa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miculescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Miculescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkasa avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miculescu.
Miculescu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perkasa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miculescu lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Miculescu.
Miculescu scores with a hook to the body.
Miculescu lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Miculescu.
Miculescu lands a nice knee to the body.
Miculescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miculescu works on Perkasa's body with a couple of short punches.
Miculescu lands a nice knee to the body.
Miculescu stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miculescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkasa backwards.
Miculescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perkasa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miculescu is working Perkasa over against the cage.
Miculescu trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Miculescu.
A right hand to the body from Miculescu.
Miculescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miculescu lands a good knee to the midsection. Perkasa won't want to take too many of those.
Miculescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkasa backwards.
Good body shot from Miculescu.
Miculescu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miculescu pushes Perkasa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkasa has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Hilo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miculescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miculescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkasa.
Miculescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkasa backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miculescu is leaning against Perkasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miculescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miculescu has Perkasa pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Perkasa is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Miculescu - that's hurt Perkasa badly! Oh, another knee lands and Perkasa is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Perkasa doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cristian Miculescu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Tylingham (ranked 25826 p4p, 2826 weight class) and Kacper Kowalczyk (ranked 528 p4p, 335 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Tylingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kacper Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tylingham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalczyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tylingham scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalczyk clobbers Tylingham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tylingham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalczyk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tylingham.
Tylingham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kowalczyk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tylingham won't be happy with that.
Kowalczyk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kowalczyk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 Tylingham is rocked!
Kowalczyk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tylingham, who protects the arm well.
Oh Tylingham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalczyk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tylingham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A big shot lands for Kowalczyk! That's hurt Tylingham! Will he recover? Kowalczyk fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kacper Kowalczyk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dill Pickles Ii (ranked 4248 p4p, 25601 weight class) and Ho Kogan (ranked 440 p4p, 527 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dill Pickles Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Kogan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogan ducks under a wild hook from Pickles Ii.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pickles Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickles Ii backwards.
Pickles Ii has had enough of the clinch but Kogan keeps him there for the moment.
Kogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickles Ii backwards.
Kogan stalling in the clinch.
Kogan lands with a light punch inside.
Pickles Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Kogan.
Pickles Ii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogan.
Pickles Ii tries to break free but Kogan pushes him back against the cage.
Kogan lands a body shot.
Pickles Ii is breathing heavily.
Kogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogan keeps control of Pickles Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pickles Ii backwards.
Kogan lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Kogan.
A short uppercut from Kogan.
Nice body punch from Kogan.
Kogan lands a shoulder strike.
Kogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pickles Ii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kogan can turn it around.
Kogan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickles Ii or not.
Kogan lands a shot to the body.
Kogan lands a shoulder strike.
Pickles Ii is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kogan.
Kogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pickles Ii backwards.
Oh Pickles Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogan working for a triangle but Pickles Ii defends it easily.
Kogan trying to control the position.
Kogan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pickles Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kogan wants to stand but Pickles Ii is controlling the position.
Kogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pickles Ii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pickles Ii gets to his feet - Kogan follows without any prompting.
Pickles Ii throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kogan counter with a right hand.
Kogan dances in with a quick combination. Pickles Ii is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kogan snaps Pickles Ii's head back. Pickles Ii stumbles backwards against the cage. Kogan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Pickles Ii's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Pickles Ii just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ho Kogan!
In defeat, Dill Pickles Ii stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not Nice'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Ossman (ranked 3225 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Kayne Tucker (ranked 366 p4p, 367 weight class). Ossman comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr. - Can't be touched. Marty Ossman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Ossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kayne Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Tucker.
Ossman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ossman has his takedown stuffed
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ossman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Tucker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tucker.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Ossman's shoulder, as Ossman tries to avoid the shot.
Ossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ossman has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Ossman slips the punch.
Ossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tucker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tucker scores with a jab.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kayne Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ossman's head backwards.
Tucker lands a nice shot that snaps Ossman's head back.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ossman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Ossman seems unphased.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ossman swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tucker works the jab nicely.
Ossman misses with a right hand
and Ossman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Ossman off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Ossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ossman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Tucker.
Ossman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tucker clobbers Ossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ossman takes one on the button.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Ossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tucker manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossman wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ossman misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ossman ducks right into an uppercut from Tucker.
Ossman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kayne Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ossman throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker lands an overhand right.
Ossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker's corner calls for a 1-2. Tucker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kayne Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ossman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Ossman with an uppercut!
Tucker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ossman moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Ossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker thuds his right hand into Ossman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Tucker.
Ossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ossman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kayne Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ossman throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Ossman off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker connects with a jab.
Ossman misses with an uppercut
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Tucker lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker defending well as Ossman loads up on a big left hand.
Tucker scores with a hook.
Tucker scores with a jab. Ossman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Ossman off the cage and back into range.
Tucker lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ossman slips under a jab.
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ossman.
Tucker sizes up Ossman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Tucker as he connects with a hook.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Ossman counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ossman connects with a body shot that sends Tucker's belly button to the back.
Ossman misses with a looping right.
Ossman misses with a double jab
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ossman throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ossman circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ossman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ossman missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kayne Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Ossman throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker cracks Ossman with a good jab.
Ossman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Tucker.
Ossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tucker finds it's way round the side to connect with Ossman's head.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands the left hand.
Ossman throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Ossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker cracks Ossman with a good jab.
Tucker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ossman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Tucker catches Ossman right on the button with a cross.
Ossman is rocked!
A jab lands there for Tucker.
Oh Ossman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Ossman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tucker! Ossman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kayne Tucker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendri Sloof (ranked 3332 p4p, 4237 weight class) and Dong Hyun Kim (ranked 376 p4p, 430 weight class). Sloof comes into the arena with The Ecstasy of Gold - The Chill Loungers blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendri Sloof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kim.
Sloof sneaks back into half guard.
Sloof wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kim is thwarting Sloof's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim stalling.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sloof has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloof is holding on to half guard well.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sloof is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sloof has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kim trying to control from half guard but Sloof is working away.
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim is thwarting Sloof's attempts to control the position.
That's two 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.
Sloof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kim.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sloof knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloof thumps Kim with a low kick.
Kim tries to bum rush Sloof with a series of wild strikes but Sloof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Sloof counters with a quick kick to the body but Kim blocks it.
Sloof moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sloof scores with a shoulder strike.
Sloof throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sloof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloof gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sloof lands a nice uppercut.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloof after a bit of a struggle.
Sloof scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sloof.
A right hand to the body from Sloof.
Kim looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sloof.
Kim blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sloof fails to land.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Sloof wants to stall.
I was talking to Sloof's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Sloof lands a nice uppercut.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sloof pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sloof but Sloof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloof slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloof feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Sloof has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim wants a takedown.
Sloof with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Sloof lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sloof lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Sloof lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sloof gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim wants to stall.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Sloof prevents the takedown attempt.
Sloof connects with a knee to the head.
Sloof landing knees to the body.
Sloof misses with a knee strike.
Sloof lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendri Sloof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sloof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong Hyun Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloof closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sloof has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim trying to control but Sloof is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloof wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sloof can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Sloof pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Sloof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Sloof's head back.
Sloof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Sloof.
Sloof closes the distance and clinches.
Sloof throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Sloof connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kim's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sloof.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Sloof with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sloof lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sloof lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloof lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sloof.
Sloof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sloof throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim prevents a body shot from Sloof.
Sloof lands a knee to the head.
Sloof scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloof lands with a right to the head.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloof gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Sloof lands a knee to the head.
Sloof lands with a short shot to the head.
Sloof unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sloof lands a nice elbow.
Sloof with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sloof.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloof after a bit of a struggle.
Sloof working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sloof lands with a short shot to the head.
Sloof is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sloof has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Sloof.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloof misses with a body punch.
Sloof working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloof tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sloof is defending well.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sloof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sloof prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim blocking some punches.
A short right from Sloof on the inside.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim has Sloof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sloof lands an uppercut.
Sloof lands with a short shot to the head.
Sloof works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sloof softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sloof.
Sloof lands with a right to the head.
Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendri Sloof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sloof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloof wants to clinch.
Sloof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Sloof lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloof stalling.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloof lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sloof obliges.
Sloof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloof lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sloof.
Sloof gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sloof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sloof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloof after a bit of a struggle.
Sloof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sloof is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sloof - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sloof is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sloof lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sloof seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Sloof is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sloof has his back to the cage.
Sloof is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloof lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sloof will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kim up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloof misses with a body punch.
Sloof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sloof fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kim manages to end up in side control.
Dong Hyun Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloof is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Sloof gets back to half guard.
Sloof wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim prevents Sloof from improving his position.
Sloof desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sloof does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sloof wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim is nestled in close to Sloof, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Sloof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloof keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kim is working for a kimura but Sloof is defending it quite comfortably.
Sloof wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Sloof avoids the head kick by Kim.
Sloof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Dong Hyun Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sloof.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendri Sloof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sloof, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendri Sloof!
Hendri Sloof really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDTACK 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damari Code (ranked 4128 p4p, 3595 weight class) and Alijah Ford (ranked 439 p4p, 395 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damari Code!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alijah Ford!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Code lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination!
Ford takes a swing at Code's ribcage but misses.
Code stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Alijah Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Code clinches.
Ford wants to break free but Code has control.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Code.
Stalling in the clinch from Code.
Code lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Code's brow.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to clinch there but Code circles away.
Code is looking to counter punch.
Ford wants to clinch
and Code counters with a nice right hand that sends Ford toppling to the canvas! Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Code finish him?!
It looks like Alijah Ford has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a leg kick
and Code counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ford off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Code follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ford was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damari Code!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shelbey (ranked 2961 p4p, 2732 weight class) and Jay Maker (ranked 345 p4p, 315 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Shelbey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Maker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maker misses with a wild body shot.
Shelbey misses the jab.
Maker misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Maker. Those never looked like landing.
Maker looks to land a combination but Shelbey avoids it well.
Shelbey throws the left hand but Maker avoids the punch easily.
Shelbey throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelbey blocks a jab.
Maker moves away from the strike by Shelbey.
Maker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maker throws a big shot that misses.
Shelbey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shelbey misses with a straight left.
Shelbey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelbey staying out of range there.
Maker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelbey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shelbey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelbey throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Shelbey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Shelbey - just one landing.
It looks like Jay Maker has been cut.
Maker misses with a few strikes there.
Shelbey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Maker.
Shelbey misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker slips a jab from Shelbey.
Nice defenses there by Shelbey.
Shelbey blocks a jab.
A big left from Shelbey misses.
Shelbey is looking to slow Maker down with leg kicks.
A jab from Shelbey misses.
Maker moves out of range as Shelbey strikes.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelbey throws a hook but Maker avoids it easily.
Shelbey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maker scores with a hook.
Shelbey dodges the punch combination from Maker.
Shelbey misses with a straight right.
Maker throws a counter combo.
Maker scores with a sloppy right hand. Shelbey should have avoided that one.
Maker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelbey.
Maker throws a right hand that Shelbey ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelbey also avoids with ease.
Maker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelbey throws out the jab.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelbey looks to throw the jab but Maker is out of range.
Maker tries to counter with a clinch but Shelbey shakes him off and moves away.
Shelbey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shelbey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shelbey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelbey lands with a cross.
Shelbey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelbey was well out of range. Poor timing from Maker.
It looked like Shelbey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maker.
Maker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maker misses with a straight left.
Shelbey throws a series of punches but Maker moves out of range.
Maker throws a right and a left that Shelbey avoids nicely.
Shelbey throws a looping overhand right but Maker ducks down to avoid it.
Shelbey slips a jab and a cross from Maker.
Shelbey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maker doesn't seem bothered though.
Maker doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelbey circles away.
Shelbey lands with a nice body punch.
Shelbey lands with an overhand left.
Maker throws a shot from downtown. Shelbey moves away and avoids it.
Shelbey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelbey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelbey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maker lands a slapping body shot.
Shelbey throws a shot from downtown. Maker moves away and avoids it.
Shelbey avoids the body shot from Maker.
As Maker looks to move away, Shelbey throws a big counter combo but Maker just gets out of the way.
Shelbey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maker momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelbey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maker's head.
Shelbey throws a hook but Maker blocks it.
Shelbey slips under a jab from Maker.
Maker lands a jab to the nose.
Maker lands a jab to Shelbey's midsection.
Maker slips under a jab from Shelbey.
Maker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelbey was well out of range. Poor timing from Maker.
We've been informed that Maker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shelbey misses with a hook. Maker ducked under it nicely.
Shelbey cracks Maker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shelbey doesn't seem bothered though.
Shelbey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maker slips a jab and a cross from Shelbey.
Maker ducks right into an uppercut from Shelbey.
Shelbey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelbey.
Shelbey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maker.
Maker throws a lazy right hand but Shelbey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelbey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maker.
Maker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelbey looks to score with a jab to the body but Maker is just out of range.
Maker throws a body punch but Shelbey moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelbey lands a nice shot to the body.
Maker throws a right and a left that Shelbey avoids nicely.
Maker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shelbey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shelbey misses with a two punch combination.
Shelbey walks into a left hand.
A big left from Maker misses.
A big left from Maker misses.
Shelbey throws a series of strikes that have Maker backpedaling.
Maker moves out of range as Shelbey strikes.
Maker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shelbey.
Shelbey misses with the combination.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Maker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelbey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Shelbey.
Shelbey misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shelbey defending well as Maker loads up on a big left hand.
Shelbey throws a lazy uppercut
and Maker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Maker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shelbey doesn't seem phased though.
Maker slips under a jab from Shelbey.
Shelbey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Shelbey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Maker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shelbey scores with a jab to the body.
Shelbey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelbey keeps the fight on the outside.
Maker scores with a hook to the body. Shelbey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shelbey takes a swing at Maker's ribcage but misses.
Maker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelbey's head.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maker moves out of range of the strikes.
Maker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shelbey swings for the body but Maker moves out of range.
Maker looks to land a combination but Shelbey avoids it well.
Shelbey avoids the body shot from Maker.
Maker misses with a body shot.
A jab from Maker misses.
Shelbey dodges the punch combination from Maker.
Shelbey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shelbey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelbey misses with a hook. Maker ducked under it nicely.
Shelbey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelbey throws a shot to the body.
Maker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maker dodges the punch combination from Shelbey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelbey missing with a left hand there. Maker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Maker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shelbey has got the better of the exchanges.
Maker misses with the combination.
Maker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelbey.
Shelbey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maker throws a right hand that Shelbey ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelbey also avoids with ease.
Shelbey throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Maker misses its intended target.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Shelbey cracks Maker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Maker misses.
Johnny Shelbey is winning the standup battle so far.
Maker misses with a double jab.
Maker walks into a straight right hand from Shelbey.
Shelbey misses with an uppercut. Maker saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelbey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shelbey lands with an uppercut that bounces Maker off the cage and back into range.
Maker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maker looks to land a left hand but Shelbey moved out of range nicely.
Shelbey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelbey throws a one two combo.
 Maker is rocked!
Maker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maker is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelbey finish him?
Shelbey keeps the fight on the outside.
Maker seems to have recovered his senses.
Shelbey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shelbey misses the shot to the body.
Shelbey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shelbey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maker is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maker, as that shot connected.
Shelbey looks to land a right hand but Maker moved out of range.
Shelbey keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelbey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maker's sensitive parts.
Shelbey moves away from the strike by Maker.
Shelbey avoids the body shot from Maker.
Shelbey throws a shot from downtown. Maker moves away and avoids it.
Shelbey throws a shot to the body.
Shelbey thuds a left hand into Maker's body.
Shelbey slips under a jab from Maker.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Shelbey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maker throws out a counter right but Shelbey avoids it with no problem.
Maker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelbey tries to bum rush Maker with a series of wild strikes but Maker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelbey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maker tries to clinch there but Shelbey circles away.
Maker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shelbey lands a jab to the nose.
Shelbey swinging wildly here.
Shelbey missing with a left hand there. Maker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Maker.
Maker looks to land a combination but Shelbey avoids it well.
Shelbey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maker can do to turn this around?
Maker misses with a few strikes there.
Shelbey connects with a body shot that sends Maker's belly button to the back.
Maker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelbey misses with an uppercut.
Shelbey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Shelbey! Maker is backing up but he can't get away as Shelbey lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Maker and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Shelbey!
An out of breath Johnny Shelbey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shavkat Buckley (ranked 2481 p4p, 1881 weight class) and Islam Magomedov (ranked 289 p4p, 228 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shavkat Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in but Buckley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buckley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Buckley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Shavkat Buckley has been cut.
Buckley lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
letting Buckley counter with a right hand.
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Buckley's hands, connecting with Buckley's forehead.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Buckley dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov working over Buckley with some ground and pound. Buckley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buckley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov working over Buckley with some ground and pound. Buckley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buckley is rocked!
Magomedov throwing shots but Buckley is blocking nicely.
Buckley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Buckley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buckley counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Buckley sprawls well.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buckley did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Buckley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov postures up in Buckley's guard and throws a big left but Buckley blocks it.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buckley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buckley wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov stands up over Buckley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Buckley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Buckley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Buckley covers up, he's hurt! Magomedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Magomedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Magomedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Islam Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gulyas Botond (ranked 1566 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Miguel Diaz (ranked 137 p4p, 152 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gulyas Botond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Botond tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Botond rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botond.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
I was talking to Botond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz tries to work over Botond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botond.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Botond blocks an uppercut.
Botond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
It looks like Miguel Diaz has been cut.
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!
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Botond blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botond blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Botond blocking some punches.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Botond controls his hands.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond takes a shot to the head.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
Botond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Botond takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Botond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz presses Botond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Botond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botond.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Botond.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Botond blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Botond blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Diaz's cut.
That's time! Botond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Botond slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Botond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Botond moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Botond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Botond doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
A jab from Diaz misses.
As Diaz tries to get set, Botond tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Botond tries to clinch up.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Botond tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Botond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botonds head.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botond.
Botond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Botond blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miguel Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Botond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Miguel Diaz's cut even more.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Botond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Botond.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Botond avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Botond's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Botond.
Diaz works on Botond's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Botond's elbow.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Botond's elbow.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond blocks an uppercut.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond blocks an uppercut.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Botond.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Botond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Botond blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Botond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gulyas Botond will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Diaz's cut.
That's time! Botond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Botond doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz lands a jab to Botond's midsection.
Botond wants to clinch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Botond wants to clinch.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Botond.
Botond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz jabs at Botond's body.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Botond tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Botond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Gulyas Botond has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Botond on the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a hook. Botond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Botond wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Botond's head backwards.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz cracks Botond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Botond is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Botond moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Botond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Gulyas Botond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a hook but Botond avoids it easily.
Botond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Botond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Botond's body.
Botond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Botond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botond needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Botond tries to clinch up.
Botond darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Botond backwards.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Botond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Botond seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz pushes Botond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Diaz.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botond blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Botond's elbow.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz pushes Botond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Botond prevents a body shot from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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