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AFN15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Great Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 Tokyo, Great Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Kross!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kross wants it to stay on the feet.
Kross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Kross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kross feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Kross then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Kross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith prevents Kross from breaking the clinch.
Smith has Kross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kross prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kross after a bit of a struggle.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kross after a bit of a struggle.
Kross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kross is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kross lands an uppercut.
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kross has wrist control.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith works over Kross with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kross working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stands up from half guard.
Kross swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kross throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kross. Those never looked like landing.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kross circles away.
Kross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kross lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kross throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
A left and a right from Kross both land. Nice combination.
Kross misses with the combination.
Kross looks gassed!
Kross tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Kross moved out of range nicely.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Kross.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kross tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kross to the ground. Kross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Kross looking for a takedown.
Kross pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Kross's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith 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.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Kross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kross stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Kross lands a jab-cross combination.
Kross throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kross throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kross thumps Smith with a low kick.
Kross closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Kross is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Kross is breathing heavily.
Kross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kross is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Kross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up in Kross's guard and throws a big left but Kross blocks it.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Kross wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kross's head.
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kross lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Kross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Kross lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nick Kross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Kross in a clinch.
Kross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith has hold of one of Kross's legs. Kross is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Kross looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kross's head.
Smith postures up in Kross's guard and throws a big left but Kross blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kross trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kross's head.
Kross is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith passes Kross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith decides to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Kross as Smith shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kross misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kross swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kross.
Kross lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Kross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kross.
A combination from Kross does no damage.
Kross thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kross breaks from the clinch.
Kross throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kross lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Kross tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kross looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith avoiding damage as Kross throws knees to the body.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is trying to trip Kross. He has hold of a leg but Kross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Kross is retaining full guard.
Kross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Kross.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Kross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Great Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Kross.
Smith passes Kross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is nestled in close to Kross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kross is looking to improve his position.
Kross has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kross wants to get back to full guard.
Kross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is working for a kimura but Kross is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kross moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith shoots in but Kross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kross throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Great Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kross works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Kross is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kross tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kross.
Kross dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kross is avoiding it.
Nick Kross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kross. Those never looked like landing.
Smith swings for the body but Kross moves out of range.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kross is looking to improve his position.
Kross is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kross avoid being mounted?
Smith is nestled in close to Kross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kross pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Nick Kross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Kross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Great Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilb ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Akira Mishima has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lilb ss!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Akira Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima wants to clinch up but ss keeps it at a distance.
Mishima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ss blocks a head kick by Mishima.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima dodges the punch combination from ss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mishima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ss circles away from the clinch attempt
and ss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mishima!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mishima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mishima regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, ss seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lilb ss.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
ss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima misses with a takedown
and ss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ss controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ss counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima pivots, looking for a leg kick but ss is out of range and Mishima settles back down.
Mishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Mishima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ss if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishima fails with the takedown
and ss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mishima wants to clinch but ss slips to the side
and ss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
ss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lilb ss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
ss throws a jab when Mishima was well out of range.
Mishima throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mishima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ss's head.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ss's calf.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima with a poor takedown
and ss counters with a shoot takedown. Mishima fights it but they end up in guard.
ss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mishima on his heels. He'll look to pass Mishima's guard now, I'm sure.
Mishima is looking for a triangle here but ss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
ss stands up and beckons Mishima to his feet.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lilb ss.
Mishima dives in and grabs ss's left leg, looking for a takedown. ss pushes down on Mishima's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akira Mishima is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and ss moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima tries to clinch
and ss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
ss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
ss misses with a wild combination.
Mishima is looking to land body kicks.
Mishima with a lazy takedown attempt
and ss counters by moving into the clinch.
Mishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ss moves into range and clinches up with Mishima.
ss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima looks to land a body kick but ss moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima throws a wild body kick that ss sees coming a mile off.
ss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss prevents Mishima from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lilb ss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Mishima gets caught flat footed, as ss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mishima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mishima.
ss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
ss blocks a head kick by Mishima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima tries to sprawl but ss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Mishima throws a low kick but ss avoids it.
Mishima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ss.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mishima to the mat! Mishima manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ss stands up from Mishima's guard - ss perhaps looking for a knockout.
ss blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a solid leg kick but ss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mishima.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mishima misses with a head kick.
ss misses with a jab, cross combination.
ss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akira Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
ss stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima slips a jab from ss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mishima tries to clinch up
and ss counters with a shoot takedown. Mishima fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lilb ss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ss 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lilb ss!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lilb ss made sure he mentioned - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nazeem Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brother Ali - Uncle Sam God damn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nazeem Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a series of punches but Hamed moves out of range.
Hamed clinches.
Bootyshanks The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamed controls his hands.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamed is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bootyshanks The 3rd walks away with a smile on his face. Hamed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamed doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Hamed is keeping the position.
Hamed wants to stand but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling the position.
Hamed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bootyshanks The 3rd content to stall in guard here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd forces his way into half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamed defending well though.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the head and body with strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the pace.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is pressing down on Hamed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamed is holding on for now.
Hamed is in trouble now - Bootyshanks The 3rd has advanced to mount!
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hamed looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hamed that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing strikes from the mount.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the position easily from mount.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing strikes from the mount and Hamed is in trouble!
Bootyshanks The 3rd raining down shots from the mount!
Bootyshanks The 3rd with shots to the head and body - Hamed looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bootyshanks The 3rd breaks from Hamed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hamed is rocked!
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling his opponent.
Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hamed for as long as he can get away with.
Hamed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a big elbow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids the attempt from Hamed to control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the position easily from mount.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamed is still in real trouble! Can Bootyshanks The 3rd finish him?
Bootyshanks The 3rd content just to control the position here.
Hamed seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamed is bucking up trying to escape but Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Hamed.
Hamed misses with a punch to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to stall but Hamed improves his position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamed blocks it with crossed arms.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nazeem Hamed has been cut.
Hamed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a left hand.
Bootyshanks The 3rd pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd drops Hamed with a big knee straight up the middle! Hamed is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nazeem Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the ground and pound.
Bootyshanks The 3rd grinds an elbow into Hamed's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice forearm strike.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Hamed's face as Bootyshanks The 3rd controls the position.
Hamed taking a bit of punishment here - Bootyshanks The 3rd scoring with strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hamed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Hamed with a big elbow.
Hamed is trying to improve his position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamed can do to turn this around?
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands some shots froms side control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the action but Hamed is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controls the position from side control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to take a break and control but Hamed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamed's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Hamed with a big elbow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scoring with punches and elbows.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Hamed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hamed throws a head kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range.
Hamed misses with a low kick.
Hamed has his takedown stuffed
letting Bootyshanks The 3rd counter with a right hand.
Hamed is breathing heavily.
Hamed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bootyshanks The 3rd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hamed hang on?
Bootyshanks The 3rd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hamed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hamed wants to control but Bootyshanks The 3rd is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bootyshanks The 3rd raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nazeem Hamed's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a right hook to the body.
Hamed blocks a head kick by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Hamed shoots in for a double leg but Bootyshanks The 3rd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Hamed tries a head kick but it misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hamed slips a jab and a cross from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Hamed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a punch to the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fails to land with a series of punches.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Hamed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a knee to the head.
Hamed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing knees to the body.
Hamed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stalling.
Hamed jumps guard but Bootyshanks The 3rd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamed is trying to pull guard but Bootyshanks The 3rd has him pressed against the cage.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazeem Hamed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a knee to the head.
Hamed wants to take the fight to the mat but Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the action here for a moment.
Hamed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hamed avoids a wild elbow strike from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed has Bootyshanks The 3rd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bootyshanks The 3rd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to trip Hamed. He has hold of a leg but Hamed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bootyshanks The 3rd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing with the ground and pound.
Bootyshanks The 3rd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a solid leg kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamed tries to circle away but Bootyshanks The 3rd has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoiding damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a knee strike.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slowing the pace effectively.
Hamed is trying to push Bootyshanks The 3rd away but Bootyshanks The 3rd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamed tries to circle away but Bootyshanks The 3rd has him pinned against the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range easily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hamed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd content to stall in guard here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working Hamed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazeem Hamed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bootyshanks The 3rd controls the pace.
Hamed keeping moving, preventing Bootyshanks The 3rd from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bootyshanks The 3rd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ATTICUS BLACK, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misual Hmingthang Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Misual Hmingthang Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hmingthang Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hmingthang Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hmingthang Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Hmingthang Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hmingthang Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Hmingthang Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Hmingthang Ii avoids nicely.
Murphy drops Hmingthang Ii with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hmingthang Ii looks back up at him and smiles so Murphy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Misual Hmingthang Ii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hmingthang Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Hmingthang Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Hmingthang Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hmingthang Ii.
Hmingthang Ii is breathing heavily.
Murphy steps in with a hook that catches Hmingthang Ii right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Murphy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hmingthang Ii looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Murphy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Erick Murphy waved his t-shirt featuring ATTICUS BLACK's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arron Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius comes to the cage accompanied by Defeatist by Hatebreed. Gillespie has chosen Attack Attack! - The Wretched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arron Gillespie!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius slips under a jab from Gillespie.
Gillespie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcius is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillespie has wrist control.
Garcius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gillespie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gillespie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gillespie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcius is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillespie has wrist control.
Garcius is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillespie has wrist control.
Garcius wants to stand but Gillespie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcius throws a strike but Gillespie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gillespie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gillespie as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gillespie enables Garcius to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gillespie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gillespie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcius is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillespie has wrist control.
Gillespie has momentary wrist control but Garcius slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Garcius throwing strikes but missing.
Garcius scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gillespie is retaining full guard.
Garcius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gillespie has momentary wrist control but Garcius slips an elbow through the middle.
Garcius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcius throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcius throws a strike but Gillespie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius controls Gillespie momentarily but Gillespie frees himself.
Garcius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillespie is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie gets to his feet. Garcius looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Gillespie. Those never looked like landing.
Garcius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gillespie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaius Garcius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gillespie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
Gillespie missing with a left hand there. Garcius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gillespie avoids a kick to the body.
Gillespie drops Garcius with a beautiful combination! Garcius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gillespie is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillespie throws an overhand right that lands on Garcius's shoulder, as Garcius tries to avoid the shot.
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.
Gillespie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gillespie after a bit of a struggle.
Garcius tries to score a body lock takedown but Gillespie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gillespie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Gillespie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Gillespie.
Still in the clinch, Gillespie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gillespie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gillespie prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gillespie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Gillespie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Gillespie lands a body punch.
Gillespie lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gillespie.
A short right from Gillespie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gillespie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gillespie pushes Garcius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Gillespie.
Arron Gillespie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gillespie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gillespie.
Garcius takes a shot to the head.
Gillespie presses Garcius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gillespie lands a left hand.
Gillespie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gillespie lands a right hand.
Gillespie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gillespie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gillespie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gillespie.
Gillespie lands a body shot.
Garcius can't get the takedown.
Gillespie gets through Garcius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gillespie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gillespie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gillespie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcius or not.
Gillespie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garciuss head.
Gillespie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gillespie lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gillespie.
Gillespie digs a right hand into Garcius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcius's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Gillespie.
Gillespie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gillespie pushes Garcius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gillespie - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gillespie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gillespie digs a right hand underneath Garcius's ribcage. Garcius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gillespie on the inside.
Gillespie lands a shoulder strike.
Gillespie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Gillespie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Gillespie.
Gillespie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gillespie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gillespie.
A right hand to the body from Gillespie.
Gillespie pushes Garcius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gillespie.
Garcius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Gillespie.
Gillespie lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Gillespie lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie lands with a left to the head.
Gillespie lands a right hand.
Garcius wants to take the fight to the mat but Gillespie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gillespie lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gillespie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gillespie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gillespie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Gillespie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gillespie lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gillespie.
Gillespie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gillespie.
Gillespie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillespie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gillespie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcius is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gillespie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gillespie throws out a powerful jab.
Gillespie lands a big right hand that sends Garcius crashing to the mat! Gillespie stays standing though and waves Garcius back to his feet!
Garcius is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcius ducks into an uppercut from Gillespie and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arron Gillespie!
Arron Gillespie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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