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Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 2228 p4p, 723 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 290 p4p, 93 weight class). Stewart has chosen free ma niggas! as his entrance music. Don Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Stewart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Stewart.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses its target.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart throws a counter combo.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Stewart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stewart.
Stewart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Stewart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lunges at Stewart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart's hand.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Stewart takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stewart misses with a hook.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stewart blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stewart! But no joy.
Stewart looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stewart 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.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Stewart connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Stewart punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuznetsov fakes the leg kick and cracks Stewart in the body.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a quick counter head kick but Stewart was just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
 Stewart is rocked!
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stewart misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stewart has time to react.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart scores with a head kick. Kuznetsov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Stewart's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Stewart throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Stewart is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a good, hard body kick but Stewart shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Stewart.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stewart swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Stewart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kuznetsov lands a high kick!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Stewart wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 1162 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Gene Parmesan (ranked 150 p4p, 144 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Parmesan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parmesan moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Parmesan's face.
Good body shot from Parmesan.
Parmesan lands a body punch.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parmesan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parmesan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parmesan scores with a jab.
Parmesan blocks a head kick by Pereira.
A lazy body kick from Pereira
and Parmesan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pereira lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parmesan cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pereira thows a leg kick but Parmesan checks it
and Parmesan counters with a single leg into guard. Pereira didn't expect that.
Parmesan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parmesan won't allow Pereira to get back to his feet.
Parmesan postures up and lands a big shot to Pereira's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan is looking to work some ground and pound but Pereira has wrist control.
Parmesan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parmesan landing with the ground and pound.
Parmesan with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Parmesan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parmesan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Parmesan prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parmesan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parmesan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira wants to stand up but Parmesan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parmesan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parmesan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Parmesan is blocking nicely.
Parmesan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira pushes Parmesan off looking to stand but Parmesan dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parmesan lands a nice short elbow.
Parmesan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Parmesan in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parmesan connects with a nice short shot to Pereira's temple.
Ground and pound from Parmesan.
Parmesan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pereira defending well though.
Parmesan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pereira has hold of Parmesan's hands but Parmesan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parmesan misses with a head shot. Pereira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Parmesan has gone for a leg lock! Pereira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parmesan's guard.
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parmesan looking for a sweep. Not yet Parmesan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan is still trying to improve position.
Parmesan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Parmesan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Parmesan throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pereira stands up from Parmesan's guard - Pereira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Parmesan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Parmesan ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parmesan tries to keep at a distance but Pereira has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parmesan feints a counter leg kick.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Parmesan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Parmesan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parmesan delivers a nice body kick.
Parmesan feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Parmesan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parmesan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Parmesan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pereira doesn't seem bothered though.
Parmesan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
Parmesan lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parmesan slips a straight right by Pereira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Parmesan avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira throws a hook but Parmesan blocks it.
Parmesan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pereira with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a left hand
and Parmesan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parmesan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parmesan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parmesan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pereira doesn't seem bothered though.
Parmesan connects with a leg kick.
Parmesan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Parmesan.
Michel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Parmesan digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Parmesan checks it.
Pereira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gene Parmesan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parmesan tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Parmesan, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Parmesan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Parmesan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Parmesan checks it.
Parmesan lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Parmesan cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parmesan scores with a jab.
Parmesan dives in and grabs Pereira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes down on Parmesan's head and hops out.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Parmesan does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Parmesan tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parmesan misses with a low kick.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parmesan! But no joy.
Parmesan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Parmesan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Parmesan's leg but Parmesan calmly moves out of range.
Parmesan misses with a body shot.
Parmesan avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Parmesan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parmesan scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Pereira.
Parmesan jabs at Pereira's body.
Pereira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parmesan to score with a decent uppercut.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Parmesan.
Parmesan lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parmesan slips a jab from Pereira.
Parmesan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Pereira tries to clinch but Parmesan moves away
and Parmesan counters with a low kick, right behind Pereira 's knee.
Parmesan tries to land a front kick but Pereira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Pereira looks to throw a body kick
so Parmesan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Parmesan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pereira wants to stand up but Parmesan is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Parmesan scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Pereira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pereira lands a head kick. Parmesan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Parmesan saw that one coming.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Parmesan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira closes the distance but Parmesan moves to the side
and Parmesan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Pereira.
Pereira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parmesan lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Parmesan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Parmesan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Parmesan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Parmesan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Parmesan working some strikes from top position.
Parmesan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pereira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Parmesan, into his guard.
Parmesan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parmesan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parmesan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parmesan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses the jab.
Parmesan scores with a hook to the body. Pereira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parmesan lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Parmesan. That snapped Pereira's head back.
Parmesan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parmesan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Gene Parmesan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira throws a body punch but Parmesan moves out of range.
Parmesan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parmesan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
Pereira misses with a hook
so Parmesan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pereira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira looks to throw a body kick
enabling Parmesan to counter with a crisp jab.
Parmesan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parmesan closes the distance and clinches up with Pereira, looking for a takedown. Parmesan pushes Pereira against the cage but Pereira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parmesan avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Parmesan drops his hands momentarily and Pereira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parmesan blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Parmesan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira tries to land a body kick
and Parmesan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Pereira misses
and Parmesan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parmesan with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan moves out of range of the body kick.
Parmesan is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parmesan.
Parmesan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Parmesan.
Parmesan connects with a body shot.
Parmesan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira thumps Parmesan with a low kick.
Parmesan blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Parmesan with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily.
Parmesan connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Pereira misses
and Parmesan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parmesan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parmesan stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Parmesan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parmesan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Parmesan!
A relieved looking Gene Parmesan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khakim Khadzhimurad (ranked 362 p4p, 803 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 42 p4p, 103 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khakim Khadzhimurad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Khadzhimurad's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Khadzhimurad coming out on top.
Khadzhimurad connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Khadzhimurad cracks Perez with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khadzhimurad.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadzhimurad misses the target.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadzhimurad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Khadzhimurad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadzhimurad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Khadzhimurad does it's job there.
Khadzhimurad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez connects with a looping right hand.
Khadzhimurad tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Khadzhimurad thumps Perez with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Khadzhimurad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadzhimurad blocks a jab.
A big left from Perez misses.
A quick step to the side and Khadzhimurad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Khadzhimurad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Khadzhimurad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Khadzhimurad on the inside.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadzhimurad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khadzhimurad blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Khadzhimurad blocks an elbow strike.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Khadzhimurad lands an uppercut.
Perez stalling.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez misses with a leg kick.
Perez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Khadzhimurad throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadzhimurad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez connects with a right hand. Khadzhimurad shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Perez lands with a hook. Khadzhimurad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch.
Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Khadzhimurad keeps him there for the moment.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khadzhimurad walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Khadzhimurad lands an overhand right.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a one two combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khadzhimurad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khadzhimurads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khadzhimurad lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khadzhimurad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Khadzhimurad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Perez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khadzhimurad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez throws a hook but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez connects with an inside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad catches Perez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khadzhimurad.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khadzhimurad misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Khadzhimurad's defenses.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick
and Khadzhimurad counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khadzhimurad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body kick.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez throws a leg kick
and Khadzhimurad counters with a three punch combo that has Perez backing up. Perez nods at Khadzhimurad to acknowledge the strikes.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadzhimurad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khadzhimurad checks it well.
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez throws a hook but Khadzhimurad avoids it easily.
Khadzhimurad checks a low kick from Perez.
Khadzhimurad swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and clinches.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad blocks the elbow strike.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Khadzhimurad on the inside.
Khadzhimurad is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped Khadzhimurad in his tracks for a moment.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Perez.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Khadzhimurad dodges an elbow strike from Perez.
Khadzhimurad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perez prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a left to the head.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez misses with an elbow over the top.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Nice body punch from Perez - that landed with a thud.
Perez is trying to push Khadzhimurad away but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perez works on Khadzhimurad's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khadzhimurad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Khadzhimurad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
As Perez tries to get set, Khadzhimurad tries to push him back and clinch up but Perez manages to avoid the attempt.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Khadzhimurad's head but Khadzhimurad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadzhimurad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Khadzhimurad throws a poor cross that misses
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Khadzhimurad tries to counter by clinching up but Perez breaks away and moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khadzhimurad doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khadzhimurad pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Perez pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khadzhimurad blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Perez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khadzhimurad's defenses.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadzhimurad gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khadzhimurad up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khadzhimurad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad throws a low kick but Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perez's knee momentarily.
Khadzhimurad with the inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez throws a right hand that Khadzhimurad ducks under and follows up with a left that Khadzhimurad also avoids with ease.
Khadzhimurad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
A body shot lands from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Khadzhimurad lands an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez tries to circle away but Khadzhimurad has him pinned against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez tries to break free but Khadzhimurad pushes him back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Khadzhimurad has the dominant position.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khakim Khadzhimurad clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khadzhimurad darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Khadzhimurad.
Nice body punch from Khadzhimurad - that landed with a thud.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Perez slowing the pace effectively.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Khadzhimurad keeps him there for the moment.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khadzhimurad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
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!
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khadzhimurad with a hook.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Khadzhimurad is looking to land body kicks.
Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Khadzhimurad backs away looking to recover.
Perez throws a chopping leg kick but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez needs to keep his hands up - Khadzhimurad had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Khadzhimurad settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khadzhimurad.
Perez staying out of range there.
Perez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khadzhimurad looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and clinches.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez tries to move into range but Khadzhimurad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez swings for the body but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadzhimurad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khadzhimurad under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez misses the jab.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez throws a leg kick but Khadzhimurad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khadzhimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Good work by Khadzhimurad as he checks the leg kick.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perez's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khakim Khadzhimurad had his way with Manny Perez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadzhimurad.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad misses with a looping right.
Perez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the head.
Khadzhimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Khadzhimurad settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khadzhimurad moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Khadzhimurad - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad misses with a straight left.
Perez defending well as Khadzhimurad loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadzhimurad.
Perez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Khadzhimurad blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khadzhimurad.
Perez is looking to control Khadzhimurad's arms but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perez has his back to the cage.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khakim Khadzhimurad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage.
Perez tries to break free but Khadzhimurad pushes him back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadzhimurad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khadzhimurad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadzhimurad dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
Khadzhimurad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Khadzhimurad misses.
Perez slips under a jab.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez throws a jab when Khadzhimurad was well out of range.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Khadzhimurad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadzhimurad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadzhimurad connects with a single shot there.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perez.
Khadzhimurad connects with a jab.
Perez misses the jab.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khadzhimurad in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadzhimurad throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Khadzhimurad scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Perez.
Khadzhimurad cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khadzhimurad, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perez. That's going to slow Khadzhimurad down.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadzhimurad was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Khadzhimurad to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Khakim Khadzhimurad.
I think Khadzhimurad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khakim Khadzhimurad!
Khakim Khadzhimurad retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Khakim Khadzhimurad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mckean (ranked 307 p4p, 1518 weight class) and Jack Wilson (ranked 51 p4p, 199 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Mckean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Mckean's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson cracks Mckean with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mckean falls to his knees and Wilson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Wilson waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 385 p4p, 1227 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 53 p4p, 174 weight class). Bobblehead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Turturro has chosen Wrong hole - DJ Lube as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Bobblehead sprawls well.
Bobblehead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Guido Turturro has been cut.
Turturro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turturro shoots in and bounces Bobblehead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bobblehead wants to hit a sweep here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bobblehead there!
Bobblehead is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Bobblehead is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Bobblehead preventing the sweep.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Bobblehead has moved into half guard.
Bobblehead is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead winds up and cracks Turturro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Bobblehead sits in half guard.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turturro working for submissions but it's allowed Bobblehead to get to half guard.
Turturro taking some punishment here, with Bobblehead in his half guard.
Bobblehead controlling the pace.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Bobblehead has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead controlling the pace.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Bobblehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Bobblehead keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobblehead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bobblehead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead is in close to Turturro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobblehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Bobblehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Bobblehead defends easily.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Turturro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobblehead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Turturro moved out of range.
Bobblehead thumps Turturro with a low kick.
Turturro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bobblehead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bobby Bobblehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobblehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead wants to control but Turturro passes easily into half guard.
Bobblehead is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bobblehead wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Bobblehead is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Turturro jumps into side control!
Bobblehead is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Bobblehead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bobblehead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead looking for submissions off his back.
Bobblehead is trying is best to control the position here.
Bobblehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Bobblehead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Turturro avoids them all with ease.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bobblehead but Bobblehead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bobby Bobblehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Bobblehead throws a sloppy head kick and Turturro moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobblehead looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guido Turturro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guido Turturro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bobblehead throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bobblehead cracks Turturro with an open hand slap.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Bobblehead sprawls well.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Turturro is just out of range.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Bobblehead circles away easily
and Bobblehead counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turturro's knee momentarily.
Turturro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bobblehead. Bobblehead obviously looking to wear him down.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Bobblehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Bobblehead throws a shot to the body.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobblehead tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobblehead to the ground. Bobblehead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobblehead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bobblehead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bobblehead.
Turturro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobblehead lands a glancing blow to the side of Turturro's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Bobblehead misses
and Turturro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Bobblehead.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobblehead as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bobblehead. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Bobblehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobblehead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bobblehead.
Bobblehead lands a big head kick that sends Turturro tumbling to the mat! Bobblehead takes a step backwards and waves Turturro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Turturro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobblehead throws out the jab.
Turturro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Bobblehead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobby Bobblehead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Guido Turturro's cut even more.
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bobblehead is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead gets back to half guard.
Bobblehead wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobblehead wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Bobblehead gets back to full guard.
Bobblehead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turturro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead looking to control.
Turturro is pushing down on Bobblehead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobblehead is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobblehead is looking to improve his position.
Bobblehead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back!
Turturro covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bobblehead lands a couple of good shots and Turturro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bobblehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
Bobblehead lands punches and elbows.
Bobblehead punishes Turturro with strikes from the back mount.
Bobblehead has good solid back control here.
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bobblehead scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Turturro is looking for a way out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobblehead is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The cut above Guido Turturro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guido Turturro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gale Snoats (ranked 234 p4p, 251 weight class) and Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 15 p4p, 16 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gale Snoats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Snoats's body.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snoats under the eye.
Snoats feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
A low kick lands for Snoats.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Nice body punch from Snoats.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Snoats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snoats's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Snoats's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Snoats scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Snoats tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works on Snoats's body with a couple of short punches.
Snoats scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Snoats 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snoats seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
Snoats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Snoats keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Snoats tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves away
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Snoats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Snoats takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Snoats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snoats lands with a cross.
Snoats checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snoats cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Nice shot by Snoats.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Snoats slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Snoats pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Snoats lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snoats.
A right handed body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Snoats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Snoats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats working aggressively here.
A short left from Snoats.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit gets through Snoats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Snoats, taking a breather.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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! And we move into the final round!
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Snoats misses the jab.
Snoats misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Snoats off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snoats stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Snoats is out of range.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoats at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Snoats with a hook.
Snoats throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit pushes Snoats up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats takes a shot to the head.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Snoats working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Snoats.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snoats jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Steve (ranked 261 p4p, 660 weight class) and Barry McCockiner (ranked 35 p4p, 84 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCockiner's choice of entrance music: Farewell to Cheyenn. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry McCockiner!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCockiner can pounce on him.
McCockiner lands a jab.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by McCockiner and move into the clinch.
Steve misses with a kick to the body
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCockiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve tries to clinch there but McCockiner circles away.
McCockiner wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCockiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCockiner, pushing him back against the cage.
McCockiner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCockiner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
McCockiner misses with a knee strike.
McCockiner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve lands an elbow just above McCockiner 's eye.
That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Steve.
McCockiner is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Steve.
McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCockiner looks winded!
Steve pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McCockiner! Steve unloads with more strikes and McCockiner sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krylov (ranked 522 p4p, 836 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 78 p4p, 117 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov passes Krylov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.
Krylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matusov controls the pace.
Matusov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krylov is keeping the position for now.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Krylov keeps moving.
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Krylov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krylov manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Krylov's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Krylov is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matusov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matusov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matusov gets back to half guard.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov is trying to control the position but Krylov postures up.
Matusov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krylov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matusov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krylov has passed into half guard!
Krylov working Matusov over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov lands with a punch from half guard.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Matusov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov wants to pass to mount but Matusov is defending the position.
Krylov is nestled in close to Matusov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krylov is pressing down on Matusov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matusov is holding on for now.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Krylov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matusov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krylov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krylov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krylov uses his free foot to push down on Matusov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matusov.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krylov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matusov?
Matusov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krylov drops an elbow to the side of Matusov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Matusov's hands, connecting with Matusov's forehead.
Matusov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matusov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard.
Matusov is still trying to improve position.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov content to stall in guard here.
Krylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matusov can do to turn this around?
Krylov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard.
Matusov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krylov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krylov's guard.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krylov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov prevents Krylov from improving his position.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov works his way into side control.
Krylov is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov looks up at the clock and then as Krylov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matusov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov trying to control the action but Krylov is working from the bottom.
Krylov prevents Matusov from improving position.
Matusov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krylov tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov throws a strike aimed at the side of Krylov's head but Krylov avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Krylov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Krylov scores with a takedown into Matusov's guard.
Krylov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matusov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov stands up over Matusov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krylov trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment.
Matusov working for a triangle but Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matusov is looking for a sweep.
Krylov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matusov some visible discomfort.
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov moves into full guard.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
Matusov working for a triangle but Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krylov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard.
Matusov won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Krylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard.
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krylov with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Ivan Krylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krylov works over Matusov with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Ivan Krylov.
Well Krylov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evaristo Jesus (ranked 255 p4p, 809 weight class) and Inspektor Gee (ranked 40 p4p, 94 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Inspektor Gee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evaristo Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gee does no damage.
Jesus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gee duly obliges.
Gee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jesus to score with a decent uppercut.
Gee lands a jab to Jesus's midsection.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Gee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jesus throws out a loose jab but Gee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus looks to land a left hand but Gee moved out of range nicely.
Jesus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesus jabs Gee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jesus moves out of range of the body kick.
Gee lands with a nice body kick.
Jesus clobbers Gee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Gee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee slips under a jab from Jesus.
A right-left combo lands from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Evaristo Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus keeps the fight on the outside.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus scores with a nice head shot.
Jesus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jesus throws a hook but Gee avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Gee keeps it at a distance.
Gee throws a wild body kick that Jesus sees coming a mile off.
Jesus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jesus scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee slips under a jab from Jesus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Gee.
Jesus scores with a shot to the body.
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus throws an overhand right that lands on Gee's shoulder, as Gee tries to avoid the shot.
Gee moves into range and clinches up with Jesus.
Gee looking to stall.
Gee lands a nice knee to the body.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
Gee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gee.
Gee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jesus.
Gee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
Jesus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gee misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Gee lands an elbow just above Jesus 's eye.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Gee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Gee blocking some punches.
Gee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Jesus.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gee controls his hands.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus cracks Gee with a nice body shot.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jesus avoids the damage to the body.
Jesus breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
Gee unleashes a big counter combination but Jesus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gee.
Jesus looks to land a right hand but Gee moved out of range.
Jesus lands a jab-cross combination.
Jesus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gee's head.
Gee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jesus cracks Gee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jesus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jesus misses with a looping left.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Gee avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gee misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
Jesus misses with the combination.
Jesus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evaristo Jesus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gee lands a head shot.
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gee throws a leg kick but Jesus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jesus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gee.
Gee throws a leg kick but Jesus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jesus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gee ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee jabs Jesus right on the nose. Jesus blinks but takes it well.
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gee keeps the fight on the outside.
Gee looks to score with a jab to the body but Jesus is just out of range.
Gee misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Jab, jab by Jesus - just one landing.
Jesus's corner calls for a 1-2. Jesus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Gee ducks down to avoid it.
Gee wants to counter with a clinch but Jesus pushes him away.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jesus checks it well.
Jesus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jesus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jesus blocks the body kick.
Gee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jesus.
Jesus misses with a hook.
Gee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jesus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a hook. Gee ducked under it nicely.
Gee has Jesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Gee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jesus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gee can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Gee cracks Jesus with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
and Gee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jesus's knee momentarily.
Jesus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gee connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gee.
Gee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gee drops Jesus with a left right combo! Gee follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Evaristo Jesus has been cut.
Gee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gee digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee fakes the leg kick and cracks Jesus in the body.
Gee tries to bum rush Jesus with a series of wild strikes but Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gee throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus moves out of range easily.
Gee moves out of range of the strikes.
Jesus swats away the attempt to clinch by Gee.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gee misses with a double jab
and Jesus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gee lands with a nice body punch.
Gee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gee moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Gee throws out a counter right but Jesus avoids it with no problem.
Gee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jesus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jesus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jesus throws a right hand that misses
and Gee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus misses with an uppercut.
Gee throws a big counter head kick but Jesus avoids it with no problem.
Gee slips under a jab.
Gee jabs Jesus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gee scores with a jab. Jesus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gee lands a front kick.
Gee catches Jesus napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jesus to the canvas!
Jesus is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gee gets to his feet - Jesus follows without any prompting.
Oh Jesus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gee steps in with a hook that catches Jesus right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gee follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jesus looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
A very excited looking Inspektor Gee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Evaristo Jesus stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Stevenson (ranked 206 p4p, 192 weight class) and Khru Jako (ranked 29 p4p, 26 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jako's choice of entrance music: Catch a Fire. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Jako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako counters with a leg kick.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Stevenson cracks Jako with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jako takes one to the side of the head.
Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jako lands a nice looking body kick.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming.
Jako throws a fast counter high kick but Stevenson manages to duck under it in time.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jako.
A little jabbing left from Jako on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Jako sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Jako's shoulder, as Jako tries to avoid the shot.
Jako turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jako wants to clinch.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Jako moved out of range.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Jako avoids the punch easily.
Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson backing away here, and Jako unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jako misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Jako.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jako throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jako throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jako on the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jako dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Jako counters with a body kick.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Jako moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Stevenson cracks Jako with a good jab.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Jako.
Jako connects with an inside leg kick.
Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jako.
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jako only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Jako's ribs.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Jako.
Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Jako manages to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a hook but Jako blocks it.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jako should have avoided that one.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jako sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jako tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson.
Stevenson swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Jako moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jako momentarily.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jako.
Jako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jako counters with a stiff right hand.
Jako feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Jako slips the punch.
Stevenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jako can do to turn this around?
Jako feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Stevenson takes a swing at Jako's ribcage but misses.
Jako is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Jako is out of range.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jako is able to avoid easily.
Jako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jako connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jako at a distance.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jako tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Jako was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Jako counters with a solid body kick.
That kick from Jako tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a hook but Jako blocks it.
Jako with a nice calf kick.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jako makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jako moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Jako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jako slips under a jab.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jako's head.
Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Jako cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jako has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Jako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Jako off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
Jako blocks a low kick nicely.
Jako looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jako uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
letting Jako counter with a right hand.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson with the inside leg kick.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jako.
Jako takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Jako has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jako gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Jako throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jako uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Jako feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson backing away here, and Jako unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Jako moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Jako counters with a leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Jako counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily.
Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Jako ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jako! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Stevenson.
Jako rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jako pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jako.
Jako lands a nice shot to the body.
Jako lands with a left to the head.
Jako putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako.
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!
Jako can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Jako scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Jako.
Jako lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jako.
A nice left hand lands by Jako.
Khru Jako seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jako lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jako.
Jako with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jako working Stevenson over with knees to the body.
Jako cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Jako lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako.
Jako pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jako.
Jako lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
Jako throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons 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!
Jako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Jako.
Jako pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jako scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Jako has the dominant position.
Jako using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Jako misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jako struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson tries to break free but Jako pushes him back against the cage.
Jako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Jako comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jako checks a leg kick.
Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jako feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Jako moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Jako, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Jako counters with a leg kick.
Jako uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Jako is out of range.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Jako flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako.
A low kick from Stevenson is predictable there
and Jako counters with a head kick that drops Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stevenson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jako cracks Stevenson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stevenson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jako pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stevenson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Jako!
Khru Jako is the new welterweight champion!
Khru Jako decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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