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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 860 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 119 p4p, 159 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith Jr's choice of entrance music: You Will Know My Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Nig.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nig jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
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!
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Nig swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nig throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Nig scores with a hook.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
Nig thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig 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.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig lands a head shot.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Nig.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Nig avoids them all with ease.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig misses with a hook.
Smith Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
Nig misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Nig off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Nig tenderised Smith Jr's leg. Smith Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Nig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nig throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nig digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Nig misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Nig.
Nig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nig tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig motions for Smith Jr to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith Jr's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Nig.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Smith Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nig sprawling to the canvas! Nig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith Jr finish him?!
 Nig is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig drops his hands momentarily. Smith Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nig staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nig doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 344 p4p, 992 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 45 p4p, 131 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). 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
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchell on the side of the head.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
DeSilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva jabs Mitchell right on the nose. Mitchell blinks but takes it well.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeSilva moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
DeSilva moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
Mitchell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Mitchell wants to slow DeSilva down by chopping away at his legs.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeSilva slips a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that half lands.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Mitchell jumps back.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell lands a lovely overhand right.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
DeSilva moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Mitchell clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell digs a right hand into DeSilva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeSilva's gas tank.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva presses Mitchell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeSilva up against the cage.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
DeSilva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
Mitchell tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
A short left from Mitchell.
A left hand lands to the body for Mitchell.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
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.
Mitchell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeSilva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Mitchell's legs.
A jab from Mitchell finds it's way through DeSilva's defenses.
Mitchell forces DeSilva back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Mitchell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Mitchell tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
A short body shot lands from Mitchell as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but DeSilva improves position.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with DeSilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
DeSilva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchell on the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Mitchell's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitchell tries to avoid it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSilva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mitchells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
DeSilva cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mitchell checks a leg kick.
DeSilva blocks the body kick.
DeSilva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchell on the side of the head.
DeSilva feints a jab promting Mitchell to slip. DeSilva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mitchell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell darts in and clinches DeSilva up against the cage.
Mitchell tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
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 Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSilva tries to work over Mitchell's front leg with a kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like DeSilva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mitchell.
Mitchell cracks DeSilva with a good jab.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeSilva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeSilva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitchell's knee momentarily.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell walks into a left hand.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
A clash of legs there as Mitchell blocks the low kick.
Mitchell walks into a jab.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell looks up at the clock and then as DeSilva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mitchell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSilva defending well though.
DeSilva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mitchell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
DeSilva throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva wants to slow Mitchell down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with DeSilva.
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
Mitchell tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but DeSilva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeSilva throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body
and DeSilva counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids a kick to the body.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
DeSilva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitchell's head backwards.
DeSilva looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell throws a right hand that DeSilva ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSilva also avoids with ease.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva lands a two punch combo.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSilva punishes Mitchell's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeSilva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narek Sirakanian (ranked 401 p4p, 843 weight class) and Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 56 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daughtrey blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Daughtrey lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Daughtrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daughtrey throws out a counter right but Sirakanian avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Daughtrey moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daughtrey is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Daughtrey.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Daughtrey lands a nice hook to Sirakanian's body. Sirakanian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Daughtrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sirakanian.
Daughtrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Daughtrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Daughtrey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sirakanian rather than just go for the knockout.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
A left and a right from Sirakanian both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian cracks Daughtrey with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Daughtrey. That snapped Sirakanian's head back.
Daughtrey misses the jab.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a jab to Sirakanian's midsection.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daughtrey doesn't seem phased though.
Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Daughtrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sirakanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daughtrey stuns Sirakanian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the body.
Daughtrey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Daughtrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Sirakanian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daughtrey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Daughtrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Daughtrey looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Daughtrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daughtrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Daughtrey avoids it easily.
Daughtrey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daughtrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Daughtrey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Daughtrey scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Daughtrey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Daughtrey lands a damaging elbow.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey trying to stall but Sirakanian improves his position.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a knee to the head.
Sirakanian has Daughtrey pressed against the cage.
Narek Sirakanian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daughtrey blocks an elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Nice elbow from Daughtrey.
Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Daughtrey wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daughtrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirakanian's brow.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Daughtrey jumps back.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daughtrey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirakanian on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Daughtrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian motions for Daughtrey to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daughtrey scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirakanian should have avoided that one.
Daughtrey lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daughtrey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey catches Sirakanian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Daughtrey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Daughtrey's body.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey connects with a jab.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
A jab from Daughtrey does it's job there.
Daughtrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian is rocked!
Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Daughtrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Daughtrey also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1-2. Sirakanian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daughtrey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daughtrey misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian jabs Daughtrey right on the nose. Daughtrey blinks but takes it well.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Daughtrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daughtrey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Daughtrey connects with a nice looking jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narek Sirakanian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Daughtrey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Daughtrey waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dick (ranked 560 p4p, 676 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 83 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura tries to bum rush Dick with a series of wild strikes but Dick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tulikoura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses
and Dick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tulikoura!
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tulikoura tries to buck Dick off but Dick is having none of it.
Dick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tulikoura is avoiding damage well.
Tulikoura is being controlled here.
Dick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tulikoura's legs.
Dick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tulikoura can't do much from the bottom here.
Tulikoura is not content to let Dick control the position.
Tulikoura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick gets to mount! Tulikoura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tulikoura is looking to get to half guard.
Tulikoura is squirming around, avoiding Dick's attempts to control the action.
Dick is landing with some decent strikes but Tulikoura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tulikoura is trying to escape the mount.
Tulikoura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tulikoura tries to reverse the position but Dick maintains control.
Dick looking to control but Tulikoura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick prevents Tulikoura from getting the reversal.
Dick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tulikoura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dick content just to control the position here.
Dick's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tulikoura can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura is in a horrible position here. Dick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tulikoura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick looking to control but Tulikoura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dick landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tulikoura is looking to escape.
Dick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dick looking to control but Tulikoura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tulikoura is trying to stand.
Dick passes to side control.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Tulikoura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tulikoura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tulikoura seems a little lost for a moment, as Dick dominates the positioning.
Dick working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep.
Dick grinds an elbow into Tulikoura's temple.
Dick is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick dominated that round.
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.
Tulikoura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick tries to counter with a takedown but Tulikoura is quick to defend against it.
Tulikoura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tulikoura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dick working the body and head with strikes.
Dick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura is looking to reverse the position.
Tulikoura is letting Dick control him for a moment.
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep.
Dick scoring with punches from side control.
Dick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tulikoura is trying to get back to half guard.
Dick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tulikoura's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working.
Dick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tulikoura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tulikoura tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.
Dick cracks Tulikoura with a big elbow.
Tulikoura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tulikoura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tulikoura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is nestled in close to Tulikoura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tulikoura can do to turn this around?
Dick is nestled in close to Tulikoura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dick prevents Tulikoura from improving his position.
Tulikoura manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tulikoura connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Tulikoura does no damage.
Dick cracks Tulikoura with a good jab.
Dick misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dick or perhaps it was just good defense by Tulikoura, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Dick is out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tulikoura enables Dick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tulikoura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick trying to move into half guard but instead Tulikoura has managed to sweep!
Dick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tulikoura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dick's guard.
Tulikoura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dick, up you get!
Dick misses with a looping left.
Dick lands a right hook to the body.
Dick lands a really nice looking cross but Tulikoura seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick lands a jab to the head.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tulikoura as he jumps to the side.
Dick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tulikoura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tulikoura digs a good body shot into Dick's ribs.
Tulikoura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick tries for a takedown but Tulikoura circles away easily
and Tulikoura counters with a big head kick but Dick shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick cracks a nice hook into Tulikoura's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dick shoots in for a double leg but Tulikoura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tulikoura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulikoura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dick tries for a takedown but Tulikoura circles away easily
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tulikoura as he jumps to the side.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Dick is out of range.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dick throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Dick blocks a head kick by Tulikoura.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tulikoura as he jumps to the side.
Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tulikoura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Dick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tulikoura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dick trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Dick!
A very excited looking Rick Dick 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 637 p4p, 507 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 93 p4p, 68 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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38
212
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World class boxer
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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 40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
As Phoenix tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix lands a jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phoenix passes Cole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Phoenix from advancing position.
Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Phoenix throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
As Phoenix looks to move away, Cole throws a big counter combo but Phoenix just gets out of the way.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
As Phoenix tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Cole scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch 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!
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phoenix can turn it around.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Phoenix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Phoenix!
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Cole has his hands on Phoenix's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phoenix wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Phoenix is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Phoenix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole wants to improve his position but Phoenix is controlling well.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Phoenix's back. He's all about the action.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phoenix manages to circle out of the way.
Phoenix throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Cole avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Phoenix cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 588 p4p, 352 weight class) and Bunt Jernit (ranked 74 p4p, 45 weight class). Jernit has chosen Sail - Awolnation as his entrance music. 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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28
150
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146
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jernit lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
That kick from Jernit tenderised De Andrade's leg. De Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jernit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Andrade, pushing him back against the cage.
De Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit pushes off an throws an elbow but De Andrade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jernit.
De Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by De Andrade.
Jernit moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
De Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
De Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a body kick.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Andrade misses with the body kick
and Jernit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
De Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jernit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Jernit 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.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
A low kick lands for De Andrade.
Jernit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Andrade swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit lands with a right hand.
Jernit throws a head kick that half lands.
De Andrade swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
As Jernit tries to get set, De Andrade tries to push him back and clinch up but Jernit manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit sizes up De Andrade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Andrade rather than just go for the knockout.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jernit throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Jernit moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Jernit moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Jernit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jernit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
De Andrade wants to clinch.
De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit lands an elbow just above De Andrade 's eye.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Jernit misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Jernit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Jernit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
De Andrade wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Bunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped Jernit's head back.
 Jernit is rocked!
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
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!
De Andrade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.
De Andrade cracks Jernit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Andrade has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jernit to stand back up!
Jernit misses with a head kick.
De Andrade throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit is looking to score with low kicks.
De Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade walks into a left hand.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks.
De Andrade cracks Jernit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jernit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can De Andrade finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Jernit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Andrade circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jernit drops to the canvas, hurt badly! De Andrade follows Jernit to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 162 p4p, 81 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 22 p4p, 11 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Gunman. Sitsongrit has chosen สามารถ พยัค# as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by San Pedro.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Petdee Sitsongrit has been cut.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from San Pedro does it's job there.
San Pedro punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
San Pedro slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San Pedro, as that shot connected.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Good shot there by San Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit prevents San Pedro from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
San Pedro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
San Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
San Pedro scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by San Pedro misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops San Pedro in his tracks momentarily.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San Pedro tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sitsongrit jabs San Pedro right on the nose. San Pedro blinks but takes it well.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
San Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
San Pedro gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit keeps control of San Pedro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
San Pedro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
San Pedro takes one on the button.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro with a jab.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection.
San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
San Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot 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!
San Pedro lands a head kick. Sitsongrit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San Pedro moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
San Pedro backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San Pedro connects with a body shot.
San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro with the inside leg kick.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but San Pedro manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
The fighters circle momentarily. San Pedro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
San Pedro motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for San Pedro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Petdee Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 106 p4p, 221 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 5 p4p, 5 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manowaru with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Manowaru misses
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
Manowaru lands a front kick.
Manowaru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruger misses.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Manowaru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manowaru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Manowaru misses with a looping left.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Kruger slips under a jab from Manowaru.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru misses with a leg kick
and Kruger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manowaru takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Manowaru.
Manowaru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger drops his hands momentarily and Manowaru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manowaru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manowaru throws a low kick, looking for Kruger's leg but Kruger calmly moves out of range.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Manowaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manowaru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruger scrambles back to his feet.
Manowaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruger feints a counter leg kick.
Manowaru misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manowaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Manowaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruger misses with a right hand
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger takes one to the chin there.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manowaru scores with a jab.
Manowaru takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manowaru swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manowaru misses with a leg kick
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Manowaru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruger throws a series of punches but Manowaru avoids them all with ease.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws a hook but Manowaru blocks it.
Manowaru connects with a looping right hand.
Kruger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Manowaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manowaru misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Manowaru.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru scores with a punch to the head.
Manowaru cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Manowaru.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Manowaru throws a wild body kick that Kruger sees coming a mile off.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Manowaru misses
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Manowaru.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Manowaru avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manowaru scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a leg kick
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Manowaru misses.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manowaru throws a low kick but Kruger moves out of range easily.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru moves into the clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
A left hand lands to the body for Manowaru.
Kruger tries a body shot but Manowaru blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manowaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Manowaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manowaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Manowaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Manowaru scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a punch to the body.
Manowaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manowaru.
Manowaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manowaru is leaning against Kruger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manowaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Manowaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Manowaru blocking some punches.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manowaru backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manowaru.
Manowaru lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manowarus head.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manowaru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
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!
Manowaru is leaning against Kruger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manowaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Manowaru.
A right handed body shot lands from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a punch to the body.
Manowaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands with a right to the head.
Manowaru works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches.
Manowaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
A hook to the body from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a right hand.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hiro Manowaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manowaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manowaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Manowaru on the inside.
Manowaru stalls.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manowaru tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Manowaru back against the cage.
Manowaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manowaru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Manowaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Manowaru breaks the clinch.
Manowaru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manowaru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Manowaru pushes Kruger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Manowaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Manowaru finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
Good body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru has Kruger pressed against the cage. Kruger drops his hands and Manowaru takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Kruger tumbling to the canvas! Manowaru rains down with more punches but Kruger was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Manowaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Iron sharpens Iron.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 124 p4p, 160 weight class) and Steven Cold (ranked 13 p4p, 17 weight class). Steven Cold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Newton's chin.
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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 29 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold throws a leg kick but Newton moved away.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Cold moves away and avoids it.
Cold takes one on the button.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Cold misses with a straight left.
Newton punishes Cold's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cold throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cold in his tracks.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Cold is out of range.
Cold throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton misses the body punch
and Cold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newton takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Cold shapes to counter with a head kick.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Cold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton scores with a nice right hand.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Cold with an uppercut!
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cold cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cold delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Cold's shoulder, as Cold tries to avoid the shot.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton avoids the body shot from Cold.
Cold throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Steven Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton misses with a hook
and Cold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Newton ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton throws the left hand but Cold avoids the punch easily.
Cold raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cold throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton goes for a double leg but Cold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cold continues to drive forward.
Cold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Cold throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Newton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cold sprawls and moves away.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Cold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton moves out of range of the body kick from Cold.
Cold takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Cold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Cold moved out of range.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Newton blocks the low kick.
Cold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Cold is quick to defend against it.
Nice body kick there by Cold.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cold.
Newton is looking to clinch but Cold is avoiding it.
Newton lands a nice hook to Cold's body. Cold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton sizes up Cold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cold.
Newton with a nice cross.
Cold slips a jab from Newton.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cold throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Newton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cold defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Newton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cold misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold lands with a nice body punch.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Cold misses with a leg kick
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newton is working for a kimura but Cold is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cold tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cold kicks Newton off and gets back to his feet.
Cold swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCold.
Newton scores with a jab.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Cold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton thuds his right hand into Cold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Newton lands a head shot.
Cold misses with a kick to the body
and Newton counters with a single leg into guard. Cold didn't expect that.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Cold in his guard.
Cold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Newton, up you get!
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cold in his tracks.
Newton throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Newton blocks a head kick by Cold.
Cold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cold takes one on the button.
Cold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bill Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Cold misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Cold tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws out a powerful jab.
Cold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Cold throws a body kick that misses.
Newton lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Cold moved out of range.
Cold misses with a right hand
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton trying to move into half guard but instead Cold has managed to sweep!
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Cold pushes his legs off easily.
Cold is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cold tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cold wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Newton working for a triangle but Cold defends it easily.
Cold wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cold passes into side control.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Cold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Cold slips a jab from Newton.
A low kick from Cold is predictable there
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newton prevents Cold from getting back to his feet.
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Cold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cold manages to get himself to full guard.
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cold has escaped and now he's on top!
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cold stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Cold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Cold gets to his feet - Newton follows without any prompting.
Cold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton defending well as Cold loads up on a big left hand.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Cold slips the punch.
Cold looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
Newton throws the left hand but Cold avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Cold.
Cold takes one to the chin there.
Newton misses with a body shot
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cold looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Cold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Cold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newton won't allow Cold to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cold dives on top into guard.
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Newton is tightening it up a little... Cold has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cold reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cold taps out! Nice BJJ there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Newton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crotch Grabber (ranked 3 p4p, 20 weight class) and Sunray Spike (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Grabber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Side to Side. Spike has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crotch Grabber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber tries to score with a low kick but Spike moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Spike 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.
Crotch Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grabber throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a nice body kick.
Spike takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grabber throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spike moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabber scores with a nice strike.
Grabber throws an off balance right hand
and Grabber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spike throws a head kick but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spike shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spike gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Grabber gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber retains his super heavyweight title!
Crotch Grabber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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