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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fortune (ranked 1490 p4p, 207 weight class) and Vince Neil (ranked 2353 p4p, 294 weight class). Neil has chosen Wild Side as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Richie Fortune has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Richie Fortune seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Fortune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortune was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortune throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Neil throws a leg kick which misses Fortune's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortune tries to avoid it.
Fortune 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.
Vince Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune misses with a straight right.
Fortune tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Neil gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fortune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortune walks into a jab.
Fortune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neil has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil lands an overhand right.
Fortune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neil lands a big head kick that sends Fortune to the canvas! Neil follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Neil!
Vince Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 548 p4p, 72 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 937 p4p, 118 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whiplash under the eye.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiplash misses with a straight left.
Whiplash thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiplash throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Whiplash's belly button to the back.
Whiplash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Whiplash has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Whiplash tries to counter with a clinch but Storm shakes him off and moves away.
Whiplash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Whiplash in a clinch.
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 Whiplash.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Whiplash breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiplash! But no joy.
Whiplash ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Whiplash slips a jab from Storm.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Whiplash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash counters by clinching up.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has Whiplash pressed against the cage, preventing Whiplash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiplash taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Whiplash is trying to stall.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash slows down the pace here.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whiplash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whiplash throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiplash.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
Whiplash blocks a jab.
Whiplash throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Whiplash thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm wants to clinch up but Whiplash keeps it at a distance.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Whiplash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash lands a right hook to the body.
Storm misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Storm.
Storm throws the left hand but Whiplash avoids the punch easily.
Whiplash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Whiplash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Whiplash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whiplash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Whiplash misses.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm'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.
Whiplash throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
As Whiplash tries to get set, Storm tries to push him back and clinch up but Whiplash manages to avoid the attempt.
Whiplash looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiplash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash connects with a body shot.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiplash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Whiplash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiplash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Whiplash releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiplash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Storm.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Storm misses.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiplash throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm connects with a right hand. Whiplash shakes it off.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
Whiplash is trying to break free.
Whiplash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Storm is keeping busy.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whiplash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiplash throws out the jab.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiplash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiplash connects with a right hand. Storm shakes it off.
Whiplash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
A big left from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiplash.
Whiplash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Storm.
Whiplash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to clinch but Whiplash is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Whiplash wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Whiplash saw that one coming.
Storm moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiplash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm with a jab.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Whiplash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whiplash.
Storm rushes Whiplash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiplash throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm prevents Whiplash from breaking the clinch.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiplash misses with a double jab.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a nice body shot.
Storm blocks a head kick by Whiplash.
Nice body punch from Whiplash.
Whiplash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whiplash staying out of range there.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiplash.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a good jab.
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiplash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiplash throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Whiplash slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Whiplash is just out of range.
Whiplash is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whiplash walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Whiplash.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Whiplash misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Storm.
Whiplash now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
Whiplash is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Whiplash off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Whiplash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whiplash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiplash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiplash jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Whiplash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whiplash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiplash.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiplash misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a two punch combo.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Whiplash.
Whiplash scores with a hook to the body.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whiplash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Storm blocking some punches.
Whiplash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whiplash prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
Storm lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Whiplash.
A right hook to the body lands for Whiplash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whiplash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash checks a leg kick.
Storm gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Snappy Whiplash.
Well Storm 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
After winning the bout, Lincoln Storm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Trambai (ranked 3103 p4p, 388 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 2771 p4p, 342 weight class). Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. Sambo Trambai 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Trambai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili misses with the combination.
Trambai lands a nice shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws a series of punches but Trambai moves out of range.
Trambai throws a big counter combination but Revazshvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trambai throws a combination. Revazshvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Revazshvili misses with a left hand
and Trambai counters with a head kick that drops Revazshvili to the mat! Revazshvili scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Revazshvili is rocked!
Trambai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trambai is looking for a counter combo.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Trambai finish him?
A right-left combo lands from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Trambai moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Trambai throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Revazshvili crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sambo Trambai!
During a confident post fight interview, Sambo Trambai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 441 p4p, 62 weight class) and Jab Brown (ranked 1239 p4p, 173 weight class). Brown has chosen Lützenkirchen - German Kiss as his entrance music. The key to victory for Blake Phoenix has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phoenix to the mat. Phoenix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Phoenix is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Phoenix keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix stands up.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown slips a jab from Phoenix.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Phoenix didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix controlling the position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Phoenix manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Phoenix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phoenix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phoenix wants to control but Brown postures up.
Phoenix tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Phoenix wants to control but Brown postures up.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phoenix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown staying out of range there.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Phoenix takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phoenix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown tries for a takedown but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Phoenix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Brown with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Phoenix.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Brown slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Brown's head back.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs at Brown's body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Brown slips a jab from Phoenix.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown is rocked!
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Brown slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Phoenix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown shoots and misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phoenix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix cracks Brown with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brown tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Phoenix pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brown is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
After winning the bout, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seiryu Machida (ranked 845 p4p, 115 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 3846 p4p, 424 weight class). Raffington has chosen Logan Lucky as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raffington throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida wants to clinch.
Raffington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida 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.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida closes the distance and pushes Raffington back into the cage.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raffington counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Raffington is trying to break free.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raffington blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raffington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Raffington managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Raffington tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machida wants to clinch
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida backing away here, and Raffington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Raffington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington throws a counter combo.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raffington's efforts to push away.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington manages to break the clinch.
Raffington rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington wants to break free but Machida has control.
Raffington misses with a punch 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!
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington effectively controlling the action here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Raffington is blocking nicely.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.
Raffington wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Raffington stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raffington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Machida darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida wants to clinch.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Machida moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Machida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida clinches up with Raffington and pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raffington's efforts to push away.
Raffington tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington unleashes a big counter combination but Machida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida closes the distance but Raffington moves to the side
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Machida tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raffington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narek Sirakanian (ranked 551 p4p, 81 weight class) and Patriootti Pate (ranked 754 p4p, 114 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patriootti Pate!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Pate seems unphased.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Pate's body.
Patriootti Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
It seemed like Pate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pate missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Pate down.
Pate throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Pate throws a body kick.
Pate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
Pate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pate misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Pate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Pate checks it.
Pate slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Pate throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pate thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Pate ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pate.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Pate.
Pate digs a good hook to Sirakanian's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Pate.
Good work by Pate as he checks the leg kick.
Pate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Pate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Pate misses.
Pate throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Pate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Pate moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Sirakanian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pate is able to avoid easily.
Pate throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Pate misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Pate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian moves forwards but Pate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sirakanian.
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pate avoids it easily.
Pate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sirakanian, pushing him back against the cage.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian pushes off an throws an elbow but Pate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian blocks the elbow strike.
Pate misses with a knee to the head.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Sirakanian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate misses with an elbow strike.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Pate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a body punch.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Pate throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Pate.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tries to break free but Pate pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pate avoids it.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Pate.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Pate swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Pate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pate moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Pate misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian motions for Pate to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pate has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Pate working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sirakanian takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pate avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Pate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pate.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pate misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Pate didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pate at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Pate.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
Pate throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Pate checks it.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Pate only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pate avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
It seemed like Pate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate wants to clinch up but Sirakanian keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Pate tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Pate misses.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pate counters with a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pate staying out of range there.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pate scores with a nice head shot.
Pate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
A slow jab from Pate misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Pate wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate throws a leg kick
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Pate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pate back to the cage. Sirakanian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Pate moves out of range.
Pate flicks out a counter leg kick but Sirakanian steps away.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Pate's legs.
Sirakanian ducks right into an uppercut from Pate.
Pate throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pate avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pate throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pate throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pate.
Pate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Pate.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pate avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Good work by Pate as he checks the leg kick.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian wants to slow Pate down by chopping away at his legs.
Pate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Pate is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
It looked like Sirakanian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pate.
Pate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pate lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Sirakanian tries to move into range but Pate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Pate moves out of range.
Pate scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pate misses with a hook.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian jabs Pate right on the nose. Pate blinks but takes it well.
Pate wants to clinch.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Pate misses the jab.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Pate ducks under and follows up with a left that Pate also avoids with ease.
Pate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pate misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Pate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Pate.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patriootti Pate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Pate's legs.
Pate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pate misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian cracks Pate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pate misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Pate's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
Sirakanian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pate's calf.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Pate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sirakanian.
Pate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Pate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian stuns Pate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pate doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pate. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Pate throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Pate misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Pate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sirakanian lands a two punch combo.
Pate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pate missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
Pate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pate scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian sizes up Pate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pate throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirakanian 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
A very excited looking Narek Sirakanian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 1067 p4p, 128 weight class) and Magnus Thoressen (ranked 1924 p4p, 213 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Thoressen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoressen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thoressen thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Thoressen loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Thoressen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thoressen takes one on the button.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Thoressen misses the jab.
A big left from Thoressen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thoressen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a good, hard body kick but Thoressen shrugs it off.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen connects with an inside leg kick.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Thoressen throws a big shot that misses.
As Thoressen looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Thoressen just gets out of the way.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Thoressen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Thoressen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Thoressen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoressen down.
Thoressen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Thoressen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thoressen tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoressen throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoressen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoressen. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoressen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Thoressen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Thoressen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thoressen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoressen.
A slow jab from Thoressen misses its intended target.
Thoressen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thoressen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoressen in his tracks.
Thoressen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thoressen needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thoressen is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Thoressen. Beautiful body shot.
Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Thoressen lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Thoressen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thoressen scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Thoressen.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen just manages to avoid it.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoressen in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Thoressen blocks the leg kick.
Thoressen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Thoressen slips the punch.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a left to the body.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Thoressen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thoressen misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thoressen!
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thoressen. Thoressen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa cracks Thoressen with a good jab.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
A head kick by Thoressen misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Thoressen tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Thoressen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Thoressen scores with a jab to the body.
Thoressen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa clobbers Thoressen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoressen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoressen wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thoressen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Barbosa moves out of range as Thoressen throws a body kick.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thoressen.
Thoressen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Thoressen counters with a left to the body.
Thoressen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Thoressen cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Thoressen was just out of range.
Thoressen tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoressen with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thoressen - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thoressen. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen lands a front kick.
Thoressen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Thoressen lands a front kick.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Thoressen moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Thoressen throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thoressen.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa cracks Thoressen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thoressen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barbosa finish him?
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoressen lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Nice cross by Thoressen.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Thoressen misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thoressen! Barbosa lets Thoressen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Barbosa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thoressen. Barbosa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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