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GC 349 Starker vs Nickels PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 1358 p4p, 1459 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 192 p4p, 204 weight class). Wesson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. 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 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson lands a two punch combo.
Wesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Wesson misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Wesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Wesson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gonzalez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Wesson.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Wesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Wesson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
Wesson prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Wesson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
Wesson looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wesson is aware though and is defending well.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wesson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wesson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wesson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wesson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wesson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Gonzalez wants to control but Wesson postures up.
Gonzalez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wesson is staying active.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesson pulls his head out easily.
Wesson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Wesson.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wesson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gonzalez manages to circle out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Wesson defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Wesson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
Wesson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesson is defended easily by Gonzalez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wesson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Wesson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Wesson's head to control him but Wesson postures up.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard but Wesson has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson wants to take Gonzalez's back here but Gonzalez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wesson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gonzalez turns into him and now he's in Wesson's guard.
Gonzalez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wesson has locked up a guillotine! Wesson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gonzalez is holding on here and Wesson must be using up a lot of energy. Gonzalez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wesson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dean Wesson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 2275 p4p, 23287 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 313 p4p, 734 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez throws a series of strikes that have Magomaevaboff backpedaling.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez rushes Magomaevaboff and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Gonzalez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Magomaevaboff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Magomaevaboff with a series of wild strikes but Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Magomaevaboff pushes him off.
Gonzalez clinches up with Magomaevaboff and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
A short right from Magomaevaboff on the inside.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff throws a head punch that misses.
Magomaevaboff cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gonzalez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomaevaboff can turn it around.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
A short right from Magomaevaboff on the inside.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a right to the head.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Magomaevaboff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Magomaevaboff blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomaevaboff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
A short right from Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poseidon Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomaevaboff can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Magomaevaboff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomaevaboff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
A hook to the body from Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez pushes Magomaevaboff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomaevaboffs head.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
Magomaevaboff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Magomaevaboff throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomaevaboff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Magomaevaboff against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Gonzalez'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.
Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzalez.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Poseidon Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Magomaevaboff moves away
and Magomaevaboff counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomaevaboff.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez scores with a takedown into Magomaevaboff's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomaevaboff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomaevaboff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Magomaevaboff seems content to control.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Magomaevaboff's attempts to control the action.
Magomaevaboff looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard.
Poseidon Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez tries to buck Magomaevaboff off but he can't manage it.
Gonzalez is working to get back to half guard.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomaevaboff looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Magomaevaboff.
Gonzalez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomaevaboff wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez is controlling an arm, preventing Magomaevaboff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomaevaboff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by Magomaevaboff there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Magomaevaboff working for a submission but Gonzalez is keeping him at bay.
Gonzalez is controlling an arm, preventing Magomaevaboff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomaevaboff has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Magomaevaboff tries to pass.
Magomaevaboff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Magomaevaboff is having none of it.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomaevaboff throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magomaevaboff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomaevaboff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Husein Magomaevaboff.
I think Gonzalez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poseidon Gonzalez!
Our winner, Poseidon Gonzalez, 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seiryu Machida (ranked 1300 p4p, 5042 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 164 p4p, 511 weight class). Raffington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Logan Lucky. Shane Raffington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seiryu Machida'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 12 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Raffington. Raffington maintains the clinch.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raffington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with some punches.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raffington tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
Machida moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Machida cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raffington counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Machida looks to clinch
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Raffington throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Raffington in a clinch.
Machida prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raffington avoids it.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raffington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raffington.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Machida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raffington throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Raffington misses.
Raffington scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Raffington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raffington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Machida moves to clinch but Raffington breaks away
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Raffington feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Raffington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida forces Raffington back against the cage and clinches.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Raffington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Raffington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffington circles away.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Raffington is blocking nicely.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raffington blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch up
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
 Machida is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Machida falls backwards - clearly groggy! Raffington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 2051 p4p, 2001 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 285 p4p, 278 weight class). Ohanian has chosen The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Zell Dincht has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zell Dincht seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohanian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dincht to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohanian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ohanian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ohanian misses with a low kick as Dincht jumps back.
Dincht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohanian avoids it really well and circles away.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dincht shoots in but Ohanian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dincht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Ohanian misses
and Dincht counters by clinching up.
Ohanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohanian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dincht is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dincht prevents a body shot from Ohanian.
Dincht pulls Ohanian into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht looking for a sweep. Not yet Dincht, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Dincht is retaining full guard.
Ohanian advances to half guard.
Ohanian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ohanian is looking for a kimura but Dincht is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohanian to get the leverage.
Ohanian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ohanian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Dincht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ohanian is thwarting Dincht's attempts to control the position.
Ohanian is looking to take a break and control but Dincht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dincht wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dincht looks for a takedown but Ohanian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohanian misses with a takedown attempt - Dincht sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Ohanian misses.
Ohanian connects with a body shot.
Ohanian tries to bum rush Dincht with a series of wild strikes but Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohanian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dincht.
Ohanian stuffs the takedown attempt from Dincht. Dincht gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian fails to land with a series of punches.
Dincht shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohanian tries to sprawl out of it but Dincht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohanian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dincht shoots in but Ohanian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dincht moves into the clinch.
Dincht tries to break the clinch but Ohanian is controlling the position.
Ohanian misses with some punches.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Dincht.
Ohanian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dincht is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dincht doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ohanian counter with a right hand.
Ohanian throws a leg kick but Dincht moved away.
Ohanian throws a sloppy head kick and Dincht moves out of range easily.
Dincht takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dincht goes for a double leg but Ohanian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohanian continues to drive forward.
Dincht dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zell Dincht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohanian misses with a looping left.
Ohanian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dincht under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Ohanian as he connects with a hook.
Ohanian scores with a jab.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohanian as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Ohanian.
Ohanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dincht moves away from the strike by Ohanian.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Dincht.
The fighters circling - Ohanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian throws a looping overhand right but Dincht ducks down to avoid it.
Dincht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohanian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ohanian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dincht tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ohanian is in Dincht's guard.
Dincht pushes Ohanian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ohanian cracks Dincht with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ohanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
Dincht moves in looking to clinch but Ohanian pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ohanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dincht checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Ohanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ohanian.
Ohanian shoots in but no luck this time.
Dincht darts in looking for a takedown but Ohanian gets double underhooks and turns Dincht into the cage.
Dincht throws a body kick that misses.
Ohanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ohanian misses with a few strikes there.
Dincht appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ohanian throws the kick towards the body but Dincht avoids it.
Dincht attempts a counter takedown but Ohanian avoids it well and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ohanian!
Ohanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dincht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohanian throws out the jab.
Ohanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Ohanian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dincht's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Dincht is keeping the position.
Ohanian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ohanian stands and throws Dincht's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dincht keeps working.
Ohanian is staying tight to Dincht's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dincht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ohanian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ohanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dincht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ohanian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dincht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ohanian on the ground.
Dincht is letting Ohanian control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Ohanian lands a nice shot that snaps Dincht's head back.
Dincht scores with a three punch combo!
Ohanian is looking to slow Dincht down with leg kicks.
Ohanian takes one to the chin there.
Ohanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohanian stuffs the takedown.
Ohanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ohanian throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ohanian there.
Dincht tries to move into range but Ohanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ohanian.
Ohanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ohanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Dincht should have avoided that one.
Ohanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Dincht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dincht takes one to the chin there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dincht or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohanian, which made it look bad.
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dincht as he jumps to the side.
Dincht is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dincht.
A quick step to the side and Dincht tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dincht misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Ohanian.
Ohanian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zell Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Ohanian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ohanian.
Ohanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Dincht is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dincht counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ohanian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dincht's brow.
Dincht blocks the elbow strike.
Dincht has Ohanian pressed against the cage.
Ohanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht closes the distance and clinches up with Ohanian, looking for a takedown. Dincht pushes Ohanian against the cage but Ohanian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohanian moves out of range as Dincht throws a body kick.
Dincht has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohanian finds it's way round the side to connect with Dincht's head.
Dincht tries to clinch up but Ohanian circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohanian slips a jab and a cross from Dincht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht blocks a head kick by Ohanian.
Dincht tries to counter by clinching up but Ohanian breaks away and moves out of range.
Ohanian drives through with a takedown into Dincht's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dincht keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dincht is keeping the position for now.
Dincht keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian pushes down on Dincht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ohanian wants to work for an arm triangle but Dincht is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ohanian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dincht's thigh. Dincht counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Dincht is retaining full guard.
Ohanian trying to control but Dincht is working from the bottom.
Alen Ohanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dincht trying to control the position.
Ohanian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Ohanian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Ohanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ohanian 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!
A victorious Alen Ohanian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoyuki Nakano (ranked 757 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Sheev Palpatine (ranked 95 p4p, 155 weight class). Palpatine has chosen I am the Senate as his entrance music. Sheev Palpatine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naoyuki Nakano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheev Palpatine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palpatine tries to clinch up but Nakano circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakano.
Nakano ducks right into an uppercut from Palpatine.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palpatine.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Palpatine's shoulder, as Palpatine tries to avoid the shot.
Nakano takes one to the side of the head.
Palpatine is looking to clinch but Nakano is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakano.
Palpatine tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Palpatine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Nakano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Palpatine down.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palpatine throws out the jab.
Jab by Palpatine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palpatine clinches with his opponent.
Palpatine blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Palpatine.
Nakano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
Palpatine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Palpatine blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palpatine or not.
Palpatine lands a body punch.
Palpatine blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano lands a left hand.
Palpatine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palpatine misses with an elbow strike.
Palpatine working aggressively here.
Palpatine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano effectively controlling the action here.
Nakano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palpatine lands an elbow inside that Nakano shrugs off.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Palpatine controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano dodges an elbow strike from Palpatine.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palpatine throws an elbow but misses.
Nakano just leaning against Palpatine, taking a breather.
Palpatine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palpatine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano pushes Palpatine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palpatine misses with an elbow strike.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palpatine.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palpatine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakano's brow.
Come on Nakano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palpatine working aggressively here.
Palpatine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palpatine throws an elbow that misses.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palpatine pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Palpatine avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Palpatine lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut.
Palpatine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palpatine throws an elbow that misses.
Palpatine lands an elbow inside.
Palpatine struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palpatine misses with an elbow over the top.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Palpatine prevents a body shot from Nakano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palpatine pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakano digs a right hand into Palpatine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palpatine's gas tank.
Nakano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palpatines head.
Palpatine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Palpatine.
Palpatine lands a left hand.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
Palpatine lands with a light punch inside.
Palpatine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Palpatine.
Palpatine scores with a shoulder strike.
Palpatine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palpatine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakano tries to work over Palpatine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Nakano lands a right hand.
Palpatine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Palpatine prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano avoids the elbow strike from Palpatine, against the cage.
Palpatine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nakano lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palpatine.
Palpatine misses with a punch on the inside.
Palpatine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palpatines head.
Palpatine presses Nakano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palpatine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palpatine lands a nice uppercut.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Palpatine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Palpatine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sheev Palpatine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palpatine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakano to score with a decent uppercut.
Palpatine with a hook.
Nakano moves into the clinch.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nakano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nakano tries to stall but Palpatine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palpatine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakano's brow.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Nakano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palpatine lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Palpatine avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano takes an elbow to the temple.
Palpatine lands an elbow just above Nakano 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Palpatine fails to land.
Nakano tries to work over Palpatine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palpatine blocks an uppercut.
Palpatine throws an elbow that misses.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Palpatine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Palpatine.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Palpatine controls the action.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palpatine throws an elbow that misses.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palpatine.
Nakano avoids the elbow strike from Palpatine, against the cage.
Palpatine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano is leaning against Palpatine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palpatine throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palpatine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakano's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palpatine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palpatine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palpatine blocks an uppercut.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
Nakano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Palpatine.
Palpatine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palpatine takes a shot to the head.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano lands with a short shot to the head.
Palpatine being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nakano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Palpatine controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nakano.
Nakano taking a breather.
Palpatine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palpatine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palpatine pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakano looking to stall.
Nakano has Palpatine pushed against the cage.
Palpatine lands an elbow inside that Nakano shrugs off.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Palpatine lands an elbow just above Nakano 's eye.
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!
Nakano taking a breather.
Palpatine lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palpatine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Palpatine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palpatine.
Nakano taking a breather.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palpatine as Nakano tries to tie him up.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palpatine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palpatine swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palpatine misses with some punches.
Nakano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palpatine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naoyuki Nakano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakano.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palpatine throws an elbow but misses.
Palpatine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palpatine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palpatine throws an elbow but misses.
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 Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano takes one to the chin there.
Palpatine fails to land with a series of punches.
Palpatine throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Palpatine.
Nakano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakano darts in and clinches Palpatine up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano tries a body shot but Palpatine blocks it.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Palpatine avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano avoids the elbow strike from Palpatine, against the cage.
Palpatine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palpatine throws a head punch that misses.
Palpatine lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano works on Palpatine's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano is pushing Palpatine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
Palpatine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
Palpatine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Palpatine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Nakano.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Nakano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Palpatine.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano is working Palpatine over against the cage.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano tries a body shot but Palpatine blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Palpatine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakano is leaning against Palpatine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palpatine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palpatine misses with an elbow strike.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Palpatine.
Good body shot from Nakano.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palpatine's elbow.
Nakano avoids the elbow strike from Palpatine, against the cage.
Nakano stalling in the clinch but Palpatine improves position.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palpatine takes a shot to the head.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palpatine scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nakano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Nakano tries to stall but Palpatine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palpatine blocking some punches.
Nakano looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palpatine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Nakano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Palpatine misses with some punches.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Palpatine throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
Palpatine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nakano just leaning against Palpatine, taking a breather.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palpatine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palpatine backwards.
Palpatine scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palpatine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakano's brow.
Palpatine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Nakano.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palpatine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palpatine takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Nakano - that landed with a thud.
Palpatine blocks an uppercut.
Palpatine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palpatine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Palpatine throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palpatine prevents a body shot from Nakano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakano 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoyuki Nakano!
After the big win, Naoyuki Nakano made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Sheev Palpatine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Unlimited POOOWWWAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ricci (ranked 1080 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 132 p4p, 156 weight class). Strålman has chosen Three Kings as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Ricci finds it's target.
Ricci dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strålman clinches up with Ricci and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Ricci misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with a one-two to the body.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricci should have avoided that one.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strålman gets a clinch.
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Ricci throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Strålman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Ricci has the dominant position.
Ricci prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strålman wants to break free but Ricci has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Ricci has the dominant position.
Ricci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strålman's efforts to push away.
Strålman is struggling to control the position.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci lands an overhand right.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricci circles away.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricci throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a fast counter high kick but Ricci manages to duck under it in time.
Strålman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ricci throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Ricci avoids nicely.
Strålman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strålman takes one on the button.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Ricci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Ricci circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
Strålman swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricci loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Strålman wants to clinch
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman throws a front kick that sends Ricci stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci throws a right and a left that Strålman avoids nicely.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ricci finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
Ricci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strålman pushes Ricci up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ricci is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Ricci moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman scores with a one two! Ricci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Ricci scores with a jab. Strålman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Strålman takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Strålman off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into Strålman's ribs.
Ricci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ricci, pushing him back against the cage.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman is trying to break free.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ricci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Strålman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Ricci.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman rushes Ricci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman tries to score a body lock takedown but Ricci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Ricci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricci takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ricci lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricci.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Ricci.
Well Ricci has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 1071 p4p, 1495 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 130 p4p, 172 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pearson misses.
Thomas misses the jab.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pearson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Thomas punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearson scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Pearson's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Thomas throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
Pearson throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Pearson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Thomas connects with a leg kick.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Pearson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson lands an overhand right.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Thomas throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
A lazy left from Pearson finds it's target.
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.
Pearson is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Pearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pearson.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Pearson misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pearson, as that shot connected.
 Thomas is rocked!
Pearson throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Pearson there.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Thomas swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas cracks Pearson with an open hand slap.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Pearson misses with a kick to the body.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Pearson slips a jab from Thomas.
Pearson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Pearson moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Pearson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Pearson.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
I was talking to Pearson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Pearson lands a nice elbow.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson connects with the punch.
Pearson with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Pearson is working Thomas over against the cage.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pearson lands a right hand.
Pearson works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Tom Thomas has been cut.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pearson pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Pearson.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Pearson.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pearson lands a head kick!
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Pearson 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.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson throws a monster overhand right that drops Thomas! Pearson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Pearson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walcott (ranked 596 p4p, 1494 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 90 p4p, 209 weight class). Walcott comes to the cage accompanied by The Way Of The Fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walcott's head.
Walcott misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walcott as he jumps to the side.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winston misses with a takedown
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Winston throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a leg kick.
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walcott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walcott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Winston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott controlling the action here for a moment.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winston blocking some punches.
Walcott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston taking a breather.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
I was talking to Walcott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Winston breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Winston.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walcott under the eye.
Winston misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walcott. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the body
and Winston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Walcott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Jab from Winston.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Walcott counters with a quick kick to the body but Winston blocks it.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Winston.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Winston cracks Walcott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Winston.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Walcott.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walcott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston jabs at Walcott's body.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Walcott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Walcott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walcott under the eye.
Walcott cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott catches Winston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Winston does it's job there.
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walcott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walcott's hands.
Winston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston scores with a jab.
Winston cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
Winston scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winston finds it's way round the side to connect with Walcott's head.
Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
Walcott moves out of range as Winston strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston 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.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Walcott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walcott darts in trying to clinch
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston dips to his left and cracks Walcott with an uppercut!
Donk. Walcott catches Winston right on the button with a cross.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws a front kick aimed at Walcott's knee but Walcott avoids it well.
It appears Walcott was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Winston misses.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Winston throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Winston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walcott. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston misses with a leg kick
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott moves away from the strike by Winston.
As Winston looks to move away, Walcott throws a big counter combo but Winston just gets out of the way.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Walcott.
Winston misses with a takedown
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walcott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winston.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick
and Walcott counters with a good, hard body kick but Winston shrugs it off.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston 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.
Winston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walcott - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walcott - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by Walcott there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott lands a big head kick that sends Winston tumbling to the mat! Walcott takes a step backwards and waves Winston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Winston is rocked!
Winston swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Walcott finish him?
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Walcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walcott tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.
A leg kick checked by Walcott.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walcott looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott fakes the leg kick and cracks Winston in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Nice cross by Winston.
Winston throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Walcott.
A punch combination from Winston misses.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Winston throws a front kick aimed at Walcott's knee but Walcott avoids it well.
Walcott is looking for a counter combo.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Winston scores with a leg kick.
Walcott throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick
and Walcott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston scores with a head kick.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walcott.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walcott with the inside leg kick.
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!
Winston throws a right and a left that Walcott avoids nicely.
Walcott throws a quick counter kick to the body but Winston avoids it.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott moves into the clinch successfully.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott effectively controlling the action here.
Winston misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winston.
Walcott takes a shot to the head.
Walcott taking a breather.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winston wants to stall.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Walcott blocks the elbow strike.
Winston is trying to stall.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winston misses with some punches.
Winston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walcott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Walcott - that landed with a thud.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winston taking a breather.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walcott has Winston pressed against the cage, preventing Winston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winston letting Walcott take a breather here.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Winston lands with a left to the head.
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walcott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Walcott 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.
Walcott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winston counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walcott lands a high kick!
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walcott throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walcotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Walcott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winston tests Walcott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walcott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walcott 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 711 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 97 p4p, 182 weight class). Chen Lo comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Denny Sideman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Chen Lo 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.
A low kick from Chen Lo misses
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sideman defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo wants to slow Sideman down by chopping away at his legs.
Sideman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chen Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chen Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman fails with the takedown
and Chen Lo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot that snaps Sideman's head back.
Chen Lo misses the body punch
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
It looked like Chen Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Sideman.
A shot to the body from Chen Lo misses
and Sideman counters with a left to the body.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo lands with a nice body punch.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen Lo misses its target.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Chen Lo keeps it at a distance.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Sideman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Sideman saw it coming and moves away.
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chen Lo, pushing him back against the cage.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Sideman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sideman on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chen Lo fails to land.
Chen Lo has Sideman pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sideman.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen Lo controls his hands.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Chen Lo.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Chen Lo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Chen Lo fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chen Lo.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chen Lo or not.
Chen Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Sideman slips a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chen Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen Lo tries to counter with a takedown but Sideman is quick to defend against it.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman cracks Chen Lo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Chen Lo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chen Lo catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Chen Lo throws a big counter combination but Sideman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chen Lo lands with a shot to the body.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman lands with a hook. Chen Lo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sideman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Chen Lo scores with a nice strike.
Timiko Chen Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman misses the jab.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
As Sideman tries to get set, Chen Lo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sideman manages to avoid the attempt.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Chen Lo keeps it at a distance.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen Lo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sideman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sideman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sideman has Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Chen Lo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo working aggressively here.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
Chen Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Chen Lo back against the cage.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sideman tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen Lo.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chen Lo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chen Lo as Sideman tries to tie him up.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Chen Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Chen Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen Lo as he connects with a hook.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chen Lo moves into the clinch.
Chen Lo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chen Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Timiko Chen Lo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chen Lo slips under a jab from Sideman.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo misses the body punch
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sideman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sideman.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chen Lo is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Chen Lo fails to land.
Chen Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chen Lo backwards.
Sideman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Chen Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Chen Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Sideman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Sideman misses.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chen Lo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sideman pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Chen Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen Lo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chen Lo under the eye.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chen Lo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Sideman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sideman down.
Sideman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chen Lo's hands.
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen Lo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo thuds a left hand into Sideman's body.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Sideman saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman cracks Chen Lo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen Lo 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!
Sideman lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sideman.
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Sideman.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Sideman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chen Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chen Lo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sideman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Timiko Chen Lo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Starker (ranked 1497 p4p, 842 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 66 p4p, 16 weight class). Starker comes into the arena with Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels lands with an overhand left.
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Starker.
Starker lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels lands a nice elbow.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Paul Starker has been cut.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Starker lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Nickels.
Nickels avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickels.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Starker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Nickels.
Nickels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starker prevents it.
Nickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickels lands a left hand.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paul Starker's cut is getting worse.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker blocks an uppercut.
Nickels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Starker's defenses.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickels lands an elbow that stopped Starker in his tracks for a moment.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels lands an elbow inside.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jimmy Nickels's cut even more.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses.
Nickels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Starker prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Starker avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Starker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels.
Paul Starker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nickels blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels lands an elbow that stopped Starker in his tracks for a moment.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Starker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels lands with a left to the head.
Nickels has Starker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starker tumbling to the mat - Nickels dives into Starker's guard.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Starker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Starker wants to clinch but Nickels slips to the side
and Nickels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nickels.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Starker's brow.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Starker.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickels.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels lands an uppercut.
Starker blocking some punches.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Starker gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nickels.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Nickels lands a nice uppercut.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Nickels lands an elbow just above Starker 's eye.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses.
Nickels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickels misses with some punches.
A short right from Nickels.
Nickels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Starker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickels has Starker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starker tumbling to the mat - Nickels dives into Starker's guard.
Nickels trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Starker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Nickels throwing strikes from guard but Starker blocks nicely.
Nickels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starker wants to clinch
and Nickels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Starker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Starker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeez, Paul Starker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Starker.
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickels circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickels counters with a two punch combo.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickels tries to bum rush Starker with a series of wild strikes but Starker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickels, as that shot connected.
Starker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels thinks about the counter body kick.
Paul Starker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starker tries to clinch but Nickels is having none of it.
Nickels lands a jab.
Nickels cracks a nice hook into Starker's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nickels connects with a nice looking jab.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt - Starker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Starker clinches with his opponent.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Starker's brow.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels lands a takedown into guard.
Nickels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickels throwing strikes but missing.
Nickels landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickels tries to keep at a distance but Starker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nickels avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickels wants to take the fight to the mat but Starker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Starker.
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!
Starker takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker takes an elbow to the temple.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starker.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Starker.
Starker misses with a punch on the inside.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Starker.
The cut above Jimmy Nickels's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickels's defenses.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
Starker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starker.
Paul Starker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Starker shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Starker.
Well Nickels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nickels!
The defeated Paul Starker had this to say: 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.
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