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Syn Point vs Puno 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 1377 p4p, 2488 weight class) and Jimmy Doyle (ranked 157 p4p, 261 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Doyle's choice of entrance music: The Clash - Jimmy Jazz. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Doyle enters the cage!
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12 - 9 - 0 |
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150
31 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morad misses with a left hand
and Doyle counters with an inside leg kick.
Doyle throws a hook but Morad blocks it.
Doyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Morad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Morad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morad blocking some punches.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but Morad has the dominant position.
Morad has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doyle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Morad lands a hook that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Morad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad throws a jab when Doyle was well out of range.
A big right from Morad misses.
Doyle throws the kick towards the body but Morad avoids it.
Doyle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morad staying out of range there.
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Morad throws a leg kick but Doyle checks it.
Morad sets himself, and Doyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Morad avoids it this time.
Doyle misses the jab.
Morad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morad avoids the body shot from Doyle.
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle connects with a body shot.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Doyle has closed the distance and engaged Morad in a clinch.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morad misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Morad lands with a short shot to the head.
Morad blocking some punches.
Doyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doyle takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Jimmy Doyle has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Morad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morad tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyle avoids the damage to the body.
Morad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morad prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Morad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morad swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Morad missing with knees to the body.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morad scores with a nice right hand.
Doyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morad lands with an overhand left.
Doyle lands a leg kick that knocks Morad off balance momentarily.
Doyle slips under a jab from Morad.
Morad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle slips under a jab from Morad.
Doyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Doyle slips a straight right by Morad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Doyle.
Morad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morad throwing shots but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Morad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doyle is pressing down on Morad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morad slips nicely into half guard.
Doyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morad wants to take a breather but Doyle is having none of it.
Doyle wants to control but Morad is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erran Morad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Doyle's cut.
That's time! Morad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morad.
Doyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morad throws out the jab.
Morad looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
Morad throws a hook to the side of Doyle's head but Doyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doyle tests Morad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doyle checks a leg kick.
Morad fakes the leg kick and cracks Doyle in the body.
Doyle jabs Morad right on the nose. Morad blinks but takes it well.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Morad misses.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Doyle.
Doyle throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Morad delivers a nice body kick.
Doyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doyle cracks Morad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morad misses with an uppercut.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Doyle blocks a jab.
Morad sets himself, and Doyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Morad avoids it this time.
Morad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Morad circles away.
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morad throws a head kick that Doyle semi-blocks.
Doyle is looking to slow Morad down with leg kicks.
Morad avoids the head kick by Doyle.
Morad slips a straight right by Doyle.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyle did well to prevent Morad getting side control.
Morad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morad.
Morad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doyle is trying to control but Morad manages to pass to mount!
Morad landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morad lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morad with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morad working Doyle over with strikes here.
Morad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morad is landing with some decent strikes but Doyle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Doyle can't escape the position.
Doyle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morad with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four 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!
Doyle is looking to improve his position but Morad isn't that keen on the idea.
Morad landing strikes from the mount and Doyle is in trouble!
Morad lands with some strikes.
Morad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 Doyle is rocked!
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Morad connects with a bit shot that sees Doyle covering up! More strikes from Morad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morad is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erran Morad!
During a confident post fight interview, Erran Morad 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment (ranked 706 p4p, 1234 weight class) and Vang Poulsen (ranked 86 p4p, 148 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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34
149
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34
148
19 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 18 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vang Poulsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment throws a low kick but Poulsen avoids it.
Experiment lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Experiment keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poulsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Experiment lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poulsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poulsen takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment misses the target.
Experiment misses with a straight right.
As Experiment backs off Poulsen throws a huge counter combo but Experiment manages to avoid it all.
Experiment throws a hook but Poulsen avoids it easily.
Experiment with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Finnish Experiment seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment clinches.
Experiment prevents Poulsen from breaking the clinch.
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen misses with a body punch.
Poulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Experiment tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poulsen.
Still in the clinch, Poulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Poulsen.
A short body shot lands from Poulsen as the two fighters clinch.
Poulsen has Experiment pushed against the cage.
Experiment breaks the clinch.
Poulsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment throws a leg kick
and Poulsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poulsen takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
Experiment fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poulsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen misses with a body shot.
Experiment keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poulsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Experiment rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment swinging wildly here.
Poulsen cracks Experiment with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment misses with a low kick as Poulsen jumps back.
Experiment throws out a leg kick but Poulsen moves out of range and Experiment only half commits.
Poulsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Experiment misses with a leg kick.
Experiment throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poulsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment looks to land a combination but Poulsen avoids it well.
Experiment throws a nice outside leg kick.
Experiment throws a leg kick that misses.
Experiment fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poulsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
Experiment tries to land a leg kick but Poulsen saw it coming and moves away.
Poulsen digs a good body shot into Experiment's ribs.
Experiment checks a leg kick.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Poulsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poulsen blocks a leg kick.
Experiment tries to land a leg kick but Poulsen saw it coming and moves away.
Experiment throws a low kick, looking for Poulsen's leg but Poulsen calmly moves out of range.
Experiment throws a leg kick that misses.
Poulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Poulsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Poulsen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment.
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poulsen is out of range and Experiment settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
Poulsen stuns Experiment with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Experiment tries a low kick but Poulsen avoids it.
A combination from Poulsen does no damage.
Experiment misses with a low kick as Poulsen jumps back.
Experiment throws a chopping leg kick but Poulsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poulsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment 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!
Experiment working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poulsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Experiment seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poulsen can turn it around.
Poulsen is trying to push Experiment away but Experiment has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poulsen stalling in the clinch.
Poulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poulsen's brow.
Experiment fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poulsen cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Experiment prevents a body shot from Poulsen.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Poulsen throws a series of punches but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment rushes Poulsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poulsen working aggressively here.
Experiment is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulsen can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment as Poulsen tries to tie him up.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Poulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment stalling the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Poulsen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Experiment breaks from the clinch.
Poulsen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment.
Poulsen throws a series of punches but Experiment avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen avoids the head kick by Experiment.
Poulsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Poulsen. Those never looked like landing.
Experiment tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poulsen is able to avoid easily.
Experiment feints and then cracks Poulsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poulsen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poulsen. Poulsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment tries to work over Poulsen's front leg with a kick but Poulsen checks it.
Poulsen misses with a low kick.
A big left from Poulsen misses.
Experiment fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poulsen just manages to avoid it.
Experiment blocks a jab.
Experiment lands a nice looking body shot.
Experiment misses with a low kick as Poulsen jumps back.
Poulsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnish Experiment is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poulsen is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Experiment misses
and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Experiment.
Experiment lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poulsen scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment needs to keep his hands up - Poulsen had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Experiment misses its intended target.
Poulsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Poulsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poulsen thuds a left hand into Experiment's body.
Poulsen checks a low kick from Experiment.
Experiment tries a low kick but Poulsen avoids it.
It seemed like Poulsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poulsen misses with a looping left.
Poulsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment throws a low kick, looking for Poulsen's leg but Poulsen calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poulsen! But no joy.
Experiment throws a leg kick
and Poulsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Experiment tries to clinch but Poulsen moves out of range.
Experiment keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment tries a low kick but Poulsen avoids it.
Experiment thows a leg kick but Poulsen checks it
enabling Poulsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Poulsen throws a hook but Experiment avoids it easily.
Poulsen throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment misses with a leg kick.
Experiment tries to score with a low kick but Poulsen moves his leg out of the way.
Poulsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment jabs Poulsen right on the nose. Poulsen blinks but takes it well.
Experiment with a nice calf kick.
Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Experiment moved out of range.
Experiment lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poulsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulsen on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poulsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Experiment scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Poulsen misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment darts in trying to clinch
and Poulsen counters with a good low kick that Experiment was not able to check.
Poulsen thuds a left hand into Experiment's body.
Experiment tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poulsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poulsen throws out a counter right but Experiment avoids it with no problem.
Poulsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poulsen lands with a hook. Experiment tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poulsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vang Poulsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Poulsen avoids the body shot from Experiment.
Experiment feints and then cracks Poulsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poulsen down.
Experiment throws a leg kick that misses.
Experiment gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Poulsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Poulsen blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment cracks Poulsen with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Poulsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
Experiment moves into the clinch.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Poulsen in his tracks for a moment.
Finnish Experiment has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment controlling the action here for a moment.
Poulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poulsen trying to control the position but instead, Experiment has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poulsen into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment cracks Poulsen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
Poulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment pushes Poulsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Experiment lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poulsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Poulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment is trying to maintain a safe position but Poulsen gets an underhook and turns Experiment into the cage.
Experiment tries to work over Poulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poulsen blocking some punches.
Experiment breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment swings for the body but Poulsen moves out of range.
Experiment wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment doesn't manage to clinch there - Poulsen circles away.
Experiment lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Experiment.
Experiment throws a chopping leg kick but Poulsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Experiment tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Poulsen misses.
Poulsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment. That's going to slow Poulsen down.
A big right from Poulsen misses.
Experiment checks a low kick from Poulsen.
Experiment throws a leg kick that misses.
Experiment moves away from the strike by Poulsen.
Experiment is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Poulsen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with a low kick.
Experiment walks into a stiff left hand from Poulsen.
Poulsen sizes up Experiment with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Experiment scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poulsen. That did some damage!
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Experiment.
Poulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment moves out of range easily.
Experiment is looking to score with low kicks.
Poulsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment.
Experiment displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poulsen throws out the jab.
Experiment scores with a hook to the body. Poulsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poulsen checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poulsen checks a leg kick.
Poulsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment!
Finnish Experiment thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Tepes (ranked 2588 p4p, 3553 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 368 p4p, 456 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Tepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes.
Tepes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes circles away.
Rydeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Tepes is trying to force a seperation but Rydeland has the dominant position.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes is trying to break free.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Rydeland pushes Tepes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
Nice body punch from Tepes - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
A short uppercut from Tepes.
Tepes 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.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
Tepes working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Tepes scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes lands a body shot.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Tepes.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes lands with a light punch inside.
Rydeland works on Tepes's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Tepes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tepes's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tepes.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes is defending well for now.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes pushes Rydeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tepes keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rydeland, as that shot connected.
Tepes swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Tepes circles away.
Rydeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Tepes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland walks into a jab.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes's shoulder, as Tepes tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes scores with a push kick.
Tepes misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland drives through and clinches with Tepes against the cage.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tepes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Bruno Tepes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Rydeland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rydeland stands up and beckons Tepes to his feet.
Rydeland lands a glancing blow to the side of Tepes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland tries to clinch but Tepes moves away
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes scores with a jab.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Rydeland backs away, Tepes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rydeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland pushes Tepes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tepes.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Rydeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tepes.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Tepes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
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 Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Tepes ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Rydeland checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tepes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland tries to clinch
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Tepes slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Rydeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Rydeland tries to avoid it.
Tepes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rydeland darts in and clinches Tepes up against the cage.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland working Tepes over with knees to the body.
Tepes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Tepes tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Rydeland!
John Rydeland looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis C K (ranked 1378 p4p, 284 weight class) and Coral Sea (ranked 173 p4p, 35 weight class). C K comes into the arena with Live at Carnegie Hall blaring out of the sound system. Sea comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louis C K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coral Sea!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from C K.
Sea connects with a right hand. C K shakes it off.
Sea slips under a jab.
C K lands with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
C K slips a straight right by Sea.
C K swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from C K.
Sea misses with a body shot.
C K misses with a wild body shot.
Louis C K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
C K walks into a left hand.
C K misses the shot to the body.
Sea lands with an overhand left.
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!
C K slips a jab and a cross from Sea.
C K moves into the clinch.
Sea is trying to break free.
C K doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
C K misses with the head strike.
C K lands a nice uppercut.
Sea blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sea.
Sea tries to circle away but C K has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea scores with a shot to the side of C K's head.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
C K throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sea counters with a left to the body.
C K chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sea can pounce on him.
Sea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by C K.
Sea with the counter takedown but C K avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sea looks for a takedown but C K sprawls well.
Jab from C K.
C K lands with a thumping leg kick.
C K connects with a body shot that sends Sea's belly button to the back.
C K moves away from the strike by Sea.
It looked like C K wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
C K works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from C K.
C K keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sea.
C K throws a jab but it's blocked by Sea.
Sea slips under a jab from C K.
Sea's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sea duly obliges.
C K on the wrong end of a nice jab.
C K just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sea swings for the body but C K moves out of range.
C K misses with a body shot.
Sea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
C K looks to score with a jab to the body but Sea is just out of range.
Sea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sea ducks under a wild hook from C K.
Sea cracks C K with an open hand slap.
C K ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sea throws a shot from downtown. C K moves away and avoids it.
C K tried to score with a low kick but Sea checks it.
Sea avoids the body shot from C K.
Sea throws a nice inside leg kick.
C K with a body punch. A glancing blow.
C K loads up on a big right hand but Sea slips the punch.
Sea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but C K was well out of range. Poor timing from Sea.
C K is looking to slow Sea down with leg kicks.
C K throws a shot from downtown. Sea moves away and avoids it.
C K throws out a powerful jab.
C K closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sea's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea is trying to keep C K in close.
Sea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sea looking for a guillotine here but C K defends easily.
C K will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
C K controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sea keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
C K is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
C K with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sea working for a triangle but C K defends it easily.
Sea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. C K defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
C K scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
C K is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed C K momentarily.
C K slips under a jab.
C K lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
C K looks to score with a jab to the body but Sea is just out of range.
C K throws an off balance right hand
and Sea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for C K!
We've been hearing good reports from C K's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
C K takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but C K is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
C K is trying to control Sea's posture but Sea avoids it.
C K is trying to improve his position.
C K wants to control but Sea postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but C K is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
C K tries to improve position but can't.
C K tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sea easily slips into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
C K regains half guard.
C K wants to get back to full guard.
Sea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed C K's head.
Sea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coral Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
C K controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
C K keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sea winds up and cracks C K with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
C K moves into full guard.
C K not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
C K pulls Sea in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Sea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
C K managing to control the position.
Sea throws a big elbow that misses.
Sea stands and throws C K's legs to the side, diving into side control.
C K is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sea's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
C K is looking for a sweep. Sea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
C K works his way to full guard. Good work.
C K looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
C K trying to keep a closed guard but Sea is proving a slippery customer.
Sea wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
C K has Sea pulled in close to control his posture.
Sea wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
Sea working some strikes from top position.
Sea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
C K trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea throws a big elbow that misses.
C K looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
C K pulls Sea in to control the position.
Sea lands a couple of decent looking shots.
C K looking for a sweep. Not yet C K, not yet.
Sea is fighting to break C K's control of his arms but C K is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sea trying to control but C K is working from the bottom.
Sea postures up.
Sea throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coral Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by C K.
C K throws a hook to the side of Sea's head but Sea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
C K scores with a hook.
C K throws a body shot but no joy.
Sea is looking to slow C K down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as C K lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sea doesn't seem phased though.
Sea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Sea crashes against the mat.
Sea landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea working the head with strikes.
Sea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
 C K is rocked!
C K takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh C K is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
C K is looking for a sweep.
Sea lands a strong strike to the head of C K. That's dazed him! Sea looking to finish here. C K is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sea lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coral Sea!
After the fight, Coral Sea was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marciano Cobb (ranked 342 p4p, 488 weight class) and Ri Zaadha (ranked 55 p4p, 71 weight class). Cobb comes to the cage accompanied by Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.. Zaadha has chosen Here I Am as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marciano Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ri Zaadha!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Zaadha is predictable there
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cobb slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaadha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Zaadha.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha avoids the elbow strike from Cobb, against the cage.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobb throws an elbow but misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks.
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb throws an elbow that misses.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaadha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaadha clinches up against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Zaadha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a head kick. That will keep Zaadha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a body kick.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Zaadha.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaadha misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a body kick that stops Zaadha in his tracks momentarily.
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb wants to clinch
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb pushes Zaadha up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks it.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb tries to circle away but Zaadha has him pinned against the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Zaadha takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 568 p4p, 308 weight class) and Brutus Leagatius (ranked 72 p4p, 38 weight class). Piano comes to the cage accompanied by Rick going ham on a bitch. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano lands a slapping body shot.
Piano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Piano punishes Leagatius's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Piano coming out on top.
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius slips under a jab.
Piano misses with a kick to the body.
Piano checks a leg kick.
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leagatius throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piano throws a jab but it's blocked by Leagatius.
Piano looks for the body kick but Leagatius saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Leagatius misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the body.
Piano lands a big head kick that sends Leagatius tumbling to the mat! Piano takes a step backwards and waves Leagatius back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Piano looks to throw the jab but Leagatius is out of range.
Leagatius throws a fast counter high kick but Piano manages to duck under it in time.
Piano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leagatius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Piano on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Piano misses with a body kick.
Leagatius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leagatius. Piano shrugs it off though.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Piano throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Leagatius is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 158 p4p, 390 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 21 p4p, 51 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by I'm A Soldier. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
A jab from Jones misses.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Friedrichsen's leg but Friedrichsen calmly moves out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedrichsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Friedrichsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Friedrichsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Friedrichsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Friedrichsen thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedrichsen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Friedrichsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Friedrichsen lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Friedrichsen avoids it.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Friedrichsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedrichsen throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Friedrichsen misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedrichsen throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Friedrichsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Friedrichsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Friedrichsen saw that one coming.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones drives through and clinches with Friedrichsen against the cage.
Friedrichsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Friedrichsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedrichsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones blocks a body shot from Friedrichsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Friedrichsen lands a left hand.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friedrichsen.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Friedrichsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedrichsen lands a slapping body shot.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedrichsen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Jones throws a hook but Friedrichsen avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Friedrichsen's body.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Jones.
Friedrichsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedrichsen lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedrichsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedrichsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As Friedrichsen backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Friedrichsen throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen lands a slapping body shot.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friedrichsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Friedrichsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Friedrichsen misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedrichsen thinking.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedrichsen.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Friedrichsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Friedrichsen's belly button to the back.
Friedrichsen throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedrichsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones cracks Friedrichsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones is looking to clinch but Friedrichsen is avoiding it.
Friedrichsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Friedrichsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrichsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Friedrichsen.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friedrichsen slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Friedrichsen's head back.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Friedrichsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Friedrichsen misses
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friedrichsen's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Friedrichsen's torso.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Friedrichsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones keeps Friedrichsen at a distance using the push kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedrichsen misses with a body punch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Friedrichsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedrichsen has time to react.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Friedrichsen circles away.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones digs a good body shot into Friedrichsen's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Friedrichsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Friedrichsen misses.
Jones looks for the body kick but Friedrichsen saw that one coming.
Friedrichsen gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Friedrichsen.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Friedrichsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friedrichsen.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friedrichsen! But no joy.
Friedrichsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws the left hand but Friedrichsen avoids the punch easily.
Friedrichsen fails to land with a series of punches.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Friedrichsen blocks it.
Friedrichsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedrichsen misses with a straight right.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but Friedrichsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedrichsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Friedrichsen checks it.
Jones thuds a left hand into Friedrichsen's body.
Friedrichsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Friedrichsen ducks down to avoid it.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Friedrichsen thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friedrichsen's knee momentarily.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Friedrichsen finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Friedrichsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches.
Friedrichsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tests Friedrichsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Friedrichsen dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a jab to Friedrichsen's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Friedrichsen.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Friedrichsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedrichsen down.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Friedrichsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Friedrichsen connects with the punch.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Friedrichsen misses its intended target.
Friedrichsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Friedrichsen misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a wild body kick that Friedrichsen sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Friedrichsen catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Friedrichsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Friedrichsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Friedrichsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friedrichsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Friedrichsen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erik Friedrichsen.
I think Friedrichsen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 576 p4p, 372 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 69 p4p, 45 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gusmao defends well and Graves ends up having to push Gusmao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graves is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick.
Gusmao thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gusmao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gusmao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves checks the leg kick.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gusmao sprawls well. Gusmao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves works Gusmao's body with a nice hook.
Graves stuns Gusmao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to sprawl but Graves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gusmao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is working for a kimura here but Gusmao manages to reverse the position and he's now in Graves's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Gusmao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Gusmao is keeping the position.
Graves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gusmao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gusmao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gusmao jumps into side control!
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gusmao in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to control but Gusmao is keeping busy.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusmao pulls his head out easily.
Gusmao tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
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.
Gusmao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graves wants to improve his position but Gusmao is controlling well.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gusmao is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gusmao with a nice calf kick.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Gusmao misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Graves lands a jab to Gusmao's midsection.
Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gusmao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gusmao takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao slaps away a takedown attempt from Graves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusmao connects with the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Gusmao. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Graves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gusmao did well to prevent Graves getting side control.
Graves passes to side control.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Gusmao instead regains half guard.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Gusmao defends it.
Graves wants to take a breather but Gusmao is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves is pressing down on Gusmao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gusmao is holding on for now.
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Gusmao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to advance position but Gusmao counters by regaining guard.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Gusmao is keeping the position.
Gusmao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gusmao keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Gusmao has managed to sweep!
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gusmao is aware though and is defending well.
Graves looking for subs off his back but Gusmao has passed one foot through into half guard.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Gusmao prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gusmao misses with a looping left.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gusmao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gusmao sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graves wants to take a breather but Gusmao is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Graves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gusmao tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Graves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrique Gusmao 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! This is the final round!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graves is looking to wear down Gusmao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graves has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Graves down.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves tries for a takedown but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gusmao is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gusmao pushes Graves off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
Gusmao parries the strikes from Graves easily there. Graves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gusmao to escape.
Graves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Graves advances to full mount.
Graves working Gusmao over with strikes here.
Henrique Gusmao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves landing shots from mount.
Gusmao working to try and regain half guard.
Graves looking to control but Gusmao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao holds on for dear life.
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gusmao is looking to escape.
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!
Gusmao has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Graves's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gusmao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gusmao won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Gusmao is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves is pressing down on Gusmao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gusmao is holding on for now.
Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gusmao reverses the position - he's now on top in Graves's guard.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Gusmao gets to his feet. Graves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy.
Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gusmao at a distance.
A left lands for Gusmao.
A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves thuds his right hand into Gusmao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Ernest Graves.
Well Gusmao 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Chaos (ranked 279 p4p, 148 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 43 p4p, 23 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chaos dives in and scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
Chaos stands and throws Partio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Partio is pushing Chaos's head away, looking to escape. Chaos manages to hold on to the position though.
Partio is trying to escape the position but Chaos is controlling the position.
Partio tries to escape but Chaos is in control.
Partio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Check out the look on Chaos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chaos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chaos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Partio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.
Chaos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Chaos with a jab.
Chaos scores with a takedown into Partio's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaos is controlling him.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaos prevents Partio from escaping the position.
Chaos wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet.
Partio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chaos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Chaos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Partio but Partio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chaos checks it well.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Partio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chaos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Partio throws a hook but Chaos avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaos. That did some damage!
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Chaos lands the left hand.
Chaos misses with an uppercut
and Partio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Good work by Chaos as he checks the leg kick.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Partio's corner calls for a 1-2. Partio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio staying out of range there.
Chaos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaos.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Chaos throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Chaos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Chaos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Chaos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Partio wants to stand and escape but Chaos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is pushing down on Partio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partio is fighting to maintain full guard but Chaos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Partio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Partio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chaos slips a nice elbow through Partio's hands, connecting with Partio's forehead.
Partio pushes Chaos off looking to stand but Chaos dives back in and keeps control.
Chaos trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Chaos lands with a punch from half guard.
Partio is looking to escape.
Chaos passes to side control.
Chaos trying to control the position but Partio is working away.
Chaos controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Partio keeps working.
Chaos tries to move to mount but Partio blocks the move with his legs.
Partio is pushing Chaos's head away, looking to escape. Chaos manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio slips a straight right by Chaos.
Chaos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Partio circles away.
Chaos throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Chaos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaos with a body shot.
Chaos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio unleashes a big counter combination but Chaos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chaos slips under a jab from Partio.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
Partio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Chaos connects with a body shot that sends Partio's belly button to the back.
A combination from Chaos does no damage.
Chaos lands with a hook. Partio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Chaos throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
Chaos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Partio to the ground. Chaos is now in Partio's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chaos is in close to Partio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos misses with a body shot.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
Partio with a nice calf kick.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio misses with a hook.
Chaos misses with a hook.
Chaos scores with a nice head shot.
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Chaos moves his leg out of the way.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chaos misses with a hook.
Chaos cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Chaos finds it's target.
Max Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaos has time to react.
Partio slips under a jab.
Chaos misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Chaos blocks a leg kick.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chaos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chaos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Chaos misses.
Partio throws out a counter right but Chaos avoids it with no problem.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chaos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Chaos slips under a jab.
Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaos blocks a leg kick.
Chaos looks to land a combination but Partio avoids it well.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Chaos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Partio to the mat! Partio manages to get full guard.
Partio is looking to stand up but Chaos isn't so interested in that idea.
Chaos advances to half guard.
Partio is looking to escape.
Chaos is trying to control. Partio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chaos working Partio over with strikes.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio kicks off Chaos and gets to his feet.
Chaos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chaos tries to counter with a takedown but Partio is quick to defend against it.
Chaos misses with a straight left.
Chaos looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaos takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chaos.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Chaos scores with a jab.
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!
Chaos checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio takes one on the button.
Chaos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
Partio has his feet on Chaos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chaos throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Chaos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaos's head.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos misses the jab.
Chaos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
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 Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaos shoots in for a double leg but Partio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaos defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Chaos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaos moves away from the strike by Partio.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chaos wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chaos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Partio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos landing strikes from the mount and Partio is in trouble!
Partio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chaos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Partio is looking to escape.
Chaos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Partio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Partio tries to buck Chaos off but he can't manage it.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing that Chaos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Chaos controlling the position easily from mount.
Chaos won't let Partio get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio slips a jab from Chaos.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chaos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio jabs Chaos right on the nose. Chaos blinks but takes it well.
Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Chaos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chaos shoots in but Partio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Partio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chaos misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos darts in looking for a takedown but Partio gets double underhooks and turns Chaos into the cage.
Chaos shoots for a takedown but Partio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Chaos.
Chaos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaos.
Chaos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Chaos throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
Chaos fails with the takedown.
A big right from Partio misses.
Good leg kick by Partio.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Polliisi Partio.
Well Chaos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Chaos!
Max Chaos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 13 p4p, 47 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Point kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roots Reggae Music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Point!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Point takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puno tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Puno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno lands a shoulder strike.
Puno is looking for a takedown.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Point 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 knee to the head by Point.
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Point goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puno breaks the clinch.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Point manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puno cracks Point with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now.
Point is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Point has Puno pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point managing to control the position.
Point is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Point has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Point slips under a jab.
Point tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Puno manages to circle out of the way.
Point is looking to clinch.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Point pushes Puno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno controlling the action here for a moment.
Point struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Point connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puno's face.
Puno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puno throws a series of punches but Point moves out of range.
A big right from Point misses.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Point tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Point walks into a straight right hand from Puno.
Point tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Point pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Point moves away from the strike by Puno.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno with the counter takedown but Point avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puno is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Point clinches up against the cage.
Puno blocks a body shot from Point.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puno gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Point regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point controlling Puno's posture.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Point haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Puno.
Point tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Point looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno with a jab.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Puno tries to get set, Point tries to push him back and clinch up but Puno manages to avoid the attempt.
Point connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Point seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Puno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Point does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Puno swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point seems keen to control Puno's posture.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Point looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Point not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Point slips under a jab.
A jab from Puno misses.
Point thuds a left hand into Puno's body.
Point takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Puno throws a right hand that Point ducks under and follows up with a left that Point also avoids with ease.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Point sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brayden Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Point leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Point tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Point circles away quickly and effectively.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Point lands a jab to the nose.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point lands a jab to the nose.
Puno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Point looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Point has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point pulls Puno in to control the position.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Point is retaining full guard.
Point is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now.
Point looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Point staying out of range there.
Point fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Point tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Puno with the counter takedown but Point avoids it easily.
Puno fails to land with a series of punches.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point lands a head shot.
Puno takes one on the button.
Point tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Point closes the distance and pushes Puno back into the cage.
Puno breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Point's waist but Point gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Point tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Puno manages to circle out of the way.
Point lands with a hook. Puno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno misses with a body shot.
A big right from Point misses.
Point takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Point tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Point did well to prevent Puno getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno trying to control the action but Point is working from the bottom.
Puno is thwarting Point's attempts to control the position.
Point is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puno is trying to control. Point wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Puno wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it.
Point might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puno is thwarting Point's attempts to control the position.
Puno wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno 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.
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Point looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno working away.
Puno scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Point is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Point is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Point wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Point is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Point is defending the position.
Puno wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it.
Point is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Point avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Puno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno dives in and grabs Point's left leg, looking for a takedown. Point pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Point clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Point is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point's corner calls for a 1-2. Point obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Point tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
A big right from Point misses.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Point seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Point fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Point pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Point is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Point's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point controlling Puno's posture.
Point has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Point escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Point is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Point is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Point has control of Puno's left arm, preventing Puno from doing any damage.
Point escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Point is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno works Point's body with a nice hook.
Point jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Puno!
Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Point moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.
Point slips under a jab.
Puno thuds his right hand into Point's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point moves into the clinch successfully.
Puno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Point gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Point keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puno's efforts to push away.
Point stops a takedown attempt from Puno.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Point utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Point scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Point using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puno avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Point with a knee to the head.
Point lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Point.
Puno avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno jumps guard but Point stands there with Puno around his waist. Puno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Point gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point had his way with Manny Puno in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Point misses with a straight right.
Point defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Point throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Point is adopting a defensive guard.
Point looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a jab.
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Point's guard.
Point controlling the position.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno distracts Point with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Point working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Point is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
Point working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Point wants to clinch.
Point has closed the distance and engaged Puno in a clinch.
Puno manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Point throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Point as he jumps to the side.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Point on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Point looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Point looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Point is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno is the new featherweight champion!
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