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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Brown (ranked 24518 p4p, 25298 weight class) and Dustin Giles (ranked 524 p4p, 508 weight class). Giles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beckham. Bosko Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Giles's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bosko Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Giles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Giles tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Giles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Giles throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Giles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giles.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Giles was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Giles only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Giles on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Giles tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosko Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Giles.
Giles tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Giles fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Giles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Giles! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Giles to his feet! Giles is in big trouble!
 Giles is rocked!
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Giles looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Giles just gets out of the way.
Giles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Giles.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Giles avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Giles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Giles does no damage.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Giles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Giles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Giles tries to clinch up
and Brown rattles Giles with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Giles tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Brown dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Giles stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bosko Brown!
Dustin Giles spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Crocop (ranked 1476 p4p, 3022 weight class) and Zoltan Szobo (ranked 176 p4p, 313 weight class). Crocop comes into the arena with Cro Cop blaring out of the sound system. Turner Crocop 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoltan Szobo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Crocop.
Szobo tries to clinch up but Crocop circles away and keeps his distance.
Szobo closes the distance and clinches.
Crocop leaning against his opponent.
Crocop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Crocop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crocop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crocop stalls.
Crocop breaks the clinch.
Szobo rushes Crocop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szobo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crocop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crocop throws a nice looking combination but Szobo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szobo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crocop sprawls well initially but Szobo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crocop defends it well.
Szobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crocop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szobo.
Szobo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocop is trying to stand up.
Szobo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Crocop looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Szobo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zoltan Szobo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1159 p4p, 24243 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 153 p4p, 494 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Pick up man. A fine choice. Shrute has chosen Battlestart Galactica theme as his entrance music. Sparky Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 50 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 49 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shrute tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Shrute's guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Shrute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shrute for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shrute tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shrute sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Shrute won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shrute tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Shrute is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Shrute taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1315 p4p, 1715 weight class) and Martin Nejc (ranked 163 p4p, 204 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Martin Nejc 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 54 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Nejc!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nejc slips a jab from Shima.
Nejc walks into a left hand.
Nejc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Nejc throws a body shot but no joy.
Nejc's corner calls for a 1-2. Nejc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Nejc slips the punch.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nejc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Nejc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nejc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shima.
Nejc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Nejc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nejc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Nejc. Beautiful body shot.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nejc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima is looking to clinch but Nejc is avoiding it.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
Shima darts in and clinches Nejc up against the cage.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nejc being controlled against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nejc's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nejc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nejc stalling.
The referee calls for Nejc to work.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nejc can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nejc just leaning against Shima, taking a breather.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Nejc avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nejc controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima has Nejc pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nejc blocks an uppercut.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nejc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nejc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nejc scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
Nejc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nejc is rocked!
Nejc glances at the clock... BAM! Shima nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nejc crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nejc is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 970 p4p, 2239 weight class) and Cavalho Atunes (ranked 132 p4p, 259 weight class). Kalske comes to the cage accompanied by Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. The crowd seem to be enjoying Atunes's choice of entrance music: Makeba. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavalho Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske moves into the clinch.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kalske blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalske avoids it.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske missing with knees to the body.
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalske looking to stall.
Atunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalske.
Kalske pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Atunes manages to get underhooks.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a knee strike.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Kalske controlling the action here for a moment.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Kalske blocks with his arms.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.
Atunes with a knee to the head.
Kalske trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes being controlled against the cage.
Kalske missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kalske takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Kalske blocks with his arms.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Kalske blocks with his arms.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kalske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalske tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalske has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Atunes just leaning against Kalske, taking a breather.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Kalske is trying to stall.
Atunes looking to throw knees to the head but Kalske is blocking nicely.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kalske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Kalske counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Kalske is out of range.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Kalske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Kalske is stalling here.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Kalske blocks with his arms.
Kalske wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cavalho Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atunes tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atunes defends well and Kalske ends up having to push Atunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalske tries to circle away but Atunes has him pinned against the cage.
Kalske is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Atunes just leaning against Kalske, taking a breather.
Atunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalske gets an underhook and turns Atunes into the cage.
Atunes prevents the takedown attempt.
Atunes pushes Kalske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalske stalling.
Kalske is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atunes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalske's elbow.
Atunes scores with a knee to the head.
Cavalho Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Kalske blocks with his arms.
Kalske tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kalske has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atunes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalske up against the cage.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kalske controls the action.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Kalske improves position.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalske has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalske has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Kalske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kalske tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Kalske taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalske as Atunes tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske has Atunes pressed against the cage.
Atunes looking to throw knees to the head but Kalske is blocking nicely.
Atunes misses with a knee to the head.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalske has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Kalske - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske has Atunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalske works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Atunes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kalske dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Atunes is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske scoring with punches from side control.
Kalske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalske controls the position.
Kalske trying to control the position but Atunes is working away.
Atunes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalske.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kalske working the ground and pound.
Kalske trying to control the position but Atunes is working away.
Atunes taking a bit of punishment here - Kalske scoring with strikes.
Atunes tries to improve position but can't.
Kalske thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atunes some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cavalho Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes motions for Kalske to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalske lands a head shot.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Kalske tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atunes defends well and Kalske ends up having to push Atunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Kalske avoids it with no problem.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalske looking to throw knees to the head but Atunes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalske's face.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalske looking to stall.
Kalske letting Atunes take a breather here.
Kalske wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalske has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atunes after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Kalske wants to stall.
Kalske has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atunes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Atunes manages to stand up with Kalske still on his back. Eventually Kalske drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Kalske checks it.
Atunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalske.
Atunes is looking for the big counter here.
Atunes scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalske has a takedown stuffed.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalske misses with a takedown
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hjallis Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atunes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalske lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalske. That did some damage!
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Kalske closes the distance and pushes Atunes back into the cage.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Cavalho Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atunes counters with a low kick, right behind Kalske 's knee.
Kalske walks into a straight right hand from Atunes.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalske dives in and grabs Atunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atunes pushes down on Kalske's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Atunes tenderised Kalske's leg. Kalske is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cavalho Atunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cavalho Atunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atunes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cavalho Atunes!
Cavalho Atunes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 529 p4p, 2501 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 72 p4p, 280 weight class). Carter Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Balink Tarlah's chin.
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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 33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wright has one foot on Tarlah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tarlah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tarlah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Wright.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah.
Tarlah scores with punches from side control.
Wright is pushing Tarlah's head away, looking to escape. Tarlah manages to hold on to the position though.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Wright dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Tarlah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarlah asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tarlah decides to stand back up.
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Wright takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into Wright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wright has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Tarlah shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tarlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Tarlah ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Tarlah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Tarlah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarlah somewhat.
Tarlah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah working Wright over with strikes.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Tarlah throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wright taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Tarlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarlah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright wants to stand up but Tarlah is controlling him.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarlah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tarlah is in Wright's guard.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarlah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Tarlah shoots and misses
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Tarlah ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Tarlah shoots in.
Carter Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarlah just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tarlah.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarlah or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Wright misses with a combination
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarlah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tarlah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlah connects with a body shot.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright's half guard.
Wright pushes Tarlah off and gets back to his feet.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarlah.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Tarlah off balance momentarily.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Tarlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarlah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah is chipping away with strikes.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Wright here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
Tarlah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Wright takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah tries to score with some ground and pound. Wright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wright defending against the ground and pound.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarlah.
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright gets caught napping as Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.
Wright has his feet on Tarlah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright throws a jab when Tarlah was well out of range.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Tarlah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarlah lands in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
Tarlah stops Wright from standing up.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Tarlah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarlah scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balink Tarlah.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Wright!
A relieved looking Carter Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 552 p4p, 478 weight class) and Juan David Franco (ranked 74 p4p, 64 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Iron man. A fine choice. Franco has chosen Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Anderson backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franco.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franco is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Franco throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Anderson.
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!
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Franco's belly button to the back.
Franco looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franco eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Franco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Franco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Franco misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Franco is rocked!
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Franco crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franco looks OK. Anderson waves Franco back to his feet!
Franco walks straight into a right hand from Anderson - that's dropped him! Anderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Franco from any more punishment! Franco complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Brownie Anderson said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 277 p4p, 491 weight class) and Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 32 p4p, 53 weight class). Kimmo Peramaki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar misses with a hook to the body
and Lynar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peramaki clinches up with Lynar and pushes him back against the cage.
Peramaki pulls Lynar into guard.
Lynar postures up.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynar defends well.
Lynar preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
Lynar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peramaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynar is one step ahead there.
Lynar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynar controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peramaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lynar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peramaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynar swings around for an armbar but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lynar's guard.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peramaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peramaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peramaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Peramaki from controlling successfully.
Peramaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lynar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peramaki has picked Lynar up and slammed him! Lynar can't keep hold of the triangle and Peramaki manages to pass to side control!
Lynar is not content to let Peramaki control the position.
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.
Peramaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peramaki wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy.
Peramaki tries to advance to mount but Lynar denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peramaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lynar is avoiding damage well.
Lynar is not content to let Peramaki control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
That's time! Lynar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lynar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Peramaki catches Lynar right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki closes the distance and pushes Lynar back into the cage.
Lynar manages to pull guard.
Peramaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki passes into half guard.
Peramaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peramaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is defending against the submission attempts here by Peramaki.
Peramaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peramaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynar sees it coming and defends easily.
Peramaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynar is just riding it out for now. Peramaki eventually gives up the hold.
Peramaki trying to control from Lynar's half guard. Lynar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Peramaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimmo Peramaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peramaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peramaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peramaki pulls his head out easily.
Peramaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynar defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Peramaki. Oh but Lynar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Peramaki goes limp - he's gone! Lynar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Sebastion Lynar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Crowder (ranked 267 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 40 p4p, 156 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Crowder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowder throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Crowder as Pizziconi shoots in.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Crowder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crowder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pizziconi taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder is keen to just control but Pizziconi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pizziconi defending well though.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Crowder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pizziconi, not yet.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing.
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Pizziconi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Crowder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder 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.
Crowder controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowder looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder dives in for a single leg takedown but Pizziconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crowder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Crowder holds him up against the cage and eventually Pizziconi drops back down to his feet.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Crowder manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Crowder.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pizziconi tries to clinch
and Crowder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crowder moves in looking to clinch but Pizziconi pushes him off.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Pizziconi checks the leg kick.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
As Crowder backs off Pizziconi throws a huge counter combo but Crowder manages to avoid it all.
Crowder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi stuffs the takedown.
Pizziconi tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Crowder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crowder's waist but Crowder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Crowder throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowder as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crowder back to the cage. Pizziconi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pizziconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.
Pizziconi rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pizziconi after a bit of a struggle.
Crowder lands with a right to the head.
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pizziconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pizziconi blocks the strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crowder trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Pizziconi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
Crowder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Crowder gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
Crowder scores with a jab to the head.
Crowder with a nice calf kick.
Crowder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pizziconi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowder!
The strikes coming from Pizziconi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Pizziconi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Crowder is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowder sees it coming and defends easily.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowder keeps working.
Crowder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Pizziconi is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Pizziconi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pizziconi prevents Crowder from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowder has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pizziconi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Pizziconi is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowder swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowder.
Pizziconi gets caught napping as Crowder dives in and scores a takedown. Pizziconi manages to retain guard.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi working a defensive guard here.
Crowder distracts Pizziconi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard.
Pizziconi is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crowder looking to control.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi stands up from Crowder's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pizziconi quickly recovers to half guard.
Pizziconi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi seems keen to control Crowder's posture.
Crowder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizziconi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
Pizziconi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crowder quickly recovers to half guard.
Pizziconi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crowder is just riding it out for now. Pizziconi eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi is looking to stall here but Crowder recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder had his way with Osmany Pizziconi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Crowder trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Crowder wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowder has wrist control.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crowder dives on top into guard.
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pizziconi is just riding it out for now. Crowder eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmany Pizziconi.
Well Crowder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title!
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A | B |
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pop
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A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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