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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 1963 p4p, 23608 weight class) and Harold Kerzner (ranked 252 p4p, 693 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kerzner tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kerzner.
Kazuma closes the distance and pushes Kerzner back into the cage.
Kazuma keeps control of Kerzner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerzner backwards.
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuma darts in and clinches Kerzner up against the cage.
Kerzner jumps guard but Kazuma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kazuma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerzner's defenses.
Kerzner swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuma is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Kerzner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kerzner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerzner defending well as Kazuma loads up on a big left hand.
Kazuma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kerzner.
Kiryu Kazuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Kerzner.
Kazuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kazuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kazuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kerzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Kerzner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazuma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kazuma. Those never looked like landing.
Kazuma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerzner swivels and escapes.
Kazuma has managed to clinch.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Kazuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerzner tries to avoid it but Kazuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerzner to the ground. Kerzner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for Kazuma.
Kazuma needs to keep his hands up - Kerzner had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Kerzner.
Kazuma rushes Kerzner and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazuma prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerzner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kazuma is trying to keep an underhook but Kerzner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kazuma makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kazuma darts in and clinches Kerzner up against the cage.
Kerzner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazuma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerzner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kerzner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kazuma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma clinches with his opponent.
Kerzner wants to stall.
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Kerzner.
Kazuma has closed the distance and engaged Kerzner in a clinch.
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kerzner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazuma instigates a clinch.
Kazuma is trying to break free.
Kazuma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Kerzner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerzner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kazuma trying to hold on to Kerzner's head to control him but Kerzner postures up.
Kerzner trying to control the pace.
Kazuma is refusing to be controlled, as Kerzner sits in half guard.
Kazuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerzner.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerzner stops Kazuma from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiryu Kazuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazuma closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuma is trying to break free.
Kerzner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazuma walks away with a smile on his face. Kerzner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slow jab from Kerzner misses its intended target.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerzner slips a straight right by Kazuma.
Kazuma takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerzner wants a takedown but no success here.
Kerzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuma controls his hands.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Kazuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerzner.
Kazuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerzner at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Kerzner. Beautiful body shot.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kazuma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kazuma prevents a body shot from Kerzner.
Kerzner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazuma is defending well.
Kiryu Kazuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Kerzner.
Kazuma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma trying to control the position here.
Kerzner stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuma.
Kerzner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerzner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerzner is continuing to stall.
Kazuma is trying to control the position but Kerzner postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Kerzner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerzner scores with a jab to the body.
Kerzner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiryu Kazuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuma clinches up against the cage.
Kerzner has Kazuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kiryu Kazuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerzner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kerzner blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerzner tries to sprawl out of it but Kazuma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerzner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerzner shoots for a takedown but Kazuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerzner misses with a two punch combination.
Kazuma drives through and clinches with Kerzner against the cage.
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Kazuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Kerzner tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazuma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kazuma darts in and clinches Kerzner up against the cage.
Kerzner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Kerzner misses.
Kerzner swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma slips a straight right by Kerzner.
Kazuma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kerzner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazuma explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kerzner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazuma in his tracks.
Kazuma clinches up with Kerzner and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerzner keeps control of Kazuma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerzner can do to turn this around?
Kerzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma clinches up with Kerzner and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerzner.
Kerzner gets underhooks to prevent Kazuma's takedown attempt.
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiryu Kazuma dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kerzner lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuma has closed the distance and engaged Kerzner in a clinch.
Kazuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kazuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerzner clobbers Kazuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kerzner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kerzner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazuma's half guard.
Kazuma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Kazuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerzner misses with a combination
and Kazuma counters with a left and a right that stings Kerzner.
Kazuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma is trying to break free.
Kerzner breaks from the clinch.
Kazuma takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerzner goes for a takedown attempt but Kazuma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kerzner lands a body shot.
Kerzner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kazuma's guard.
Kazuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazuma, not yet.
Kerzner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazuma's guard.
Kerzner is just content to waste time from the top position. Kazuma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kerzner slips nicely into half guard.
Kiryu Kazuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma is trying to stand up here but Kerzner is controlling him well.
Kerzner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuma defends it well.
Kazuma pushes Kerzner off looking to stand but Kerzner dives back in and keeps control.
Kerzner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerzner.
Kerzner is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kerzner is trying to work for a kimura but Kazuma is defending well.
Kerzner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazuma sees it coming and defends easily.
Kerzner stalling away here and it's allowed Kazuma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kerzner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazuma wants to stand but Kerzner is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Kerzner from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Kiryu Kazuma.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazuma, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiryu Kazuma!
In his post fight interview, Kiryu Kazuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 3335 p4p, 1834 weight class) and Dino Ebedi (ranked 299 p4p, 206 weight class). Ebedi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moby Dick - Ugass kutya! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebedi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casey counters with a straight right hand.
Casey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebedi.
Casey misses the shot to the body.
Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Casey misses.
Casey misses with a looping left.
Ebedi misses the body punch
and Casey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebedi misses with a body shot.
Casey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Casey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Casey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Casey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ebedi backs up against the cage.
Ebedi misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
Ebedi misses with a right hand
and Casey counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebedi lands a lovely overhand right.
Casey 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.
Ebedi throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Casey there.
Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ebedi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Ebedi is rocked!
Casey sizes up Ebedi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ebedi is still on wobbly legs! Can Casey finish him?
Ebedi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Casey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yellow Belt Casey!
Yellow Belt Casey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Crow (ranked 1473 p4p, 6344 weight class) and Lukas Reeves (ranked 216 p4p, 637 weight class). Lukas Reeves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukas Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Reeves. Beautiful body shot.
Reeves tried to score with a low kick but Crow checks it.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Reeves.
Reeves with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reeves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Reeves defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reeves tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm in the buildup to the fight.
Reeves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crow.
Crow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Crow lands a left and a right that sends Reeves crashing to the canvas! Crow dives into mount looking to finish!
Crow looking to finish with strikes here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Reeves is rocked!
Reeves takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Crow's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Red Crow made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derwent Bolt (ranked 2427 p4p, 3436 weight class) and Mike Bard (ranked 314 p4p, 438 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derwent Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bard punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
Bard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bard's head.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bard throws a solid leg kick but Bolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bard.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Bolt.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolt misses the target.
Bolt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bard misses with a straight left.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bard.
Bard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bard works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Bard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolt rather than just go for the knockout.
Bard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Bolt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bard throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt dives in and grabs Bard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bard pushes down on Bolt's head and hops out.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Bard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolt throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard misses with a body shot.
Bard scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
A big left from Bolt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bard was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bolt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bard has his foot on Bolt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolt works his way back into a safe position though.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
Bard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard looking to control.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Bard striking off his back but it's not causing Bolt any problems.
Bolt trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
Bard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
It looks like Bolt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab by Bard.
Bard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
Bard gets a double leg takedown into Bolt's guard.
Bolt looking to control.
Bolt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bolt has tightened it up now! Bard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey DIsmantle (ranked 1697 p4p, 5447 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 191 p4p, 404 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DIsmantle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come As You Are. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey DIsmantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DIsmantle misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DIsmantle lands with a nice body punch.
DIsmantle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DIsmantle drives through and clinches with Nagashima against the cage.
DIsmantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagashima gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
DIsmantle wants to get back to his feet but Nagashima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nagashima won't allow DIsmantle to sweep him here.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DIsmantle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DIsmantle tries to get out of the position.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagashima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DIsmantle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DIsmantle has escaped and now he's on top!
DIsmantle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DIsmantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DIsmantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DIsmantle is aware though and is defending well.
Nagashima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagashima working for submissions but it's allowed DIsmantle to get to half guard.
DIsmantle wants to stand up but Nagashima has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.
DIsmantle wants to stand up but Nagashima has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nagashima looking for a guillotine here but DIsmantle defends easily.
DIsmantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagashima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DIsmantle has managed to get both his arms back between Nagashima's legs - danger averted.
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but DIsmantle pushes his legs off easily.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagashima throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nagashima's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagashima working for a triangle but DIsmantle defends it easily.
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DIsmantle passes into half guard.
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DIsmantle pulls his head out easily.
DIsmantle wants to stand up but Nagashima has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima looking for subs from the bottom but DIsmantle mounts him!
Nagashima working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mickey DIsmantle will probably get the nod.
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.
Nagashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagashima fails to land the takedown.
Nagashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DIsmantle.
Nagashima takes one to the side of the head.
DIsmantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DIsmantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagashima.
DIsmantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?
DIsmantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DIsmantle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DIsmantle clinches with his opponent.
Nagashima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DIsmantle walks away with a smile on his face. Nagashima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DIsmantle misses with a body shot.
Nagashima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DIsmantle defends it well.
Nagashima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DIsmantle clinches up with Nagashima and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from DIsmantle.
Nagashima is looking for a takedown.
Mickey DIsmantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DIsmantle walks away with a smile on his face. Nagashima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagashima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DIsmantle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagashima slips a jab from DIsmantle.
Nagashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DIsmantle.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by DIsmantle.
Nagashima darts in looking for a takedown but DIsmantle gets double underhooks and turns Nagashima into the cage.
Nagashima is breathing heavily.
DIsmantle lands a head shot.
Nagashima is rocked!
DIsmantle lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nagashima falls backwards - clearly groggy! DIsmantle dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey DIsmantle!
After winning the bout, Mickey DIsmantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obama Filth (ranked 2854 p4p, 1690 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 370 p4p, 216 weight class). Filth comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ainsworth's choice of entrance music: Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Obama Filth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Filth tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Filth lands a lovely overhand right.
Filth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Filth's body.
Ainsworth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Filth's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Filth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Filth saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Filth down with leg kicks.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth misses with a hook
and Ainsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth jabs Filth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Filth.
Filth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Filth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filth is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
and Filth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filth scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Filth rather than just go for the knockout.
Filth tries to clinch up.
Filth dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Filth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ainsworth.
Filth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Filth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filth misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Filth.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Ainsworth tries to break free but Filth pushes him back against the cage.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Filth fails to land.
Filth gets through Ainsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filth takes a shot to the head.
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filth checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Filth down.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filth moves away.
Filth with a jab.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Filth down with leg kicks.
A cross from Ainsworth lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Filth.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filth cracks Ainsworth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Filth avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Filth's ribs.
Filth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Filth is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Filth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Filth's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Filth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Filth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth is looking to counter the offense by Ainsworth and move into the clinch.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Filth sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Filth avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Filth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth misses with a combination
and Filth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filth.
Filth throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Filth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Filth controls the action.
Filth works on Ainsworth's body with a couple of short punches.
Ainsworth is trying to force a seperation but Filth has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Filth misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Filth fails to land.
Filth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ainsworth's efforts to push away.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Filth won't allow it.
Ainsworth is trying to break the clinch but Filth is controlling him.
Filth keeps control of Ainsworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ainsworth's efforts to push away.
Filth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth prevents a body shot from Filth.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth breaks from the clinch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filth.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Filth.
Filth doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
Filth wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Filth's midsection.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Filth's head but Filth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filth thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth is looking to clinch.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ainsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Filth avoids the punch easily.
As Ainsworth tries to get set, Filth tries to push him back and clinch up but Ainsworth manages to avoid the attempt.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Filth wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth blocks a low kick nicely.
Filth closes the distance and clinches.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filth throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Filth clinches up with Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Filth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filth looking to slow down the pace here.
Ainsworth lands with a right to the head.
Ainsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ainsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filth checks a leg kick.
Filth closes the distance but Ainsworth moves to the side
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth lands with an overhand left.
Ainsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filth is looking to clinch.
Filth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Filth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Filth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Filth tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Filth tries to clinch but Ainsworth is having none of it.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filth slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Filth throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filth.
Filth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Filth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filth checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth drives through and clinches with Ainsworth against the cage.
Filth lands with a left to the head.
Ainsworth can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ainsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Filth avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ainsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Filth.
Ainsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filth lands a left hand.
Ainsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ainsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Filth has a couple of punches blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filth.
Ainsworth blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obama Filth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
Obama Filth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Filth.
Ainsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth wants to clinch.
Filth has managed to clinch.
Ainsworth working aggressively here.
Ainsworth wants to break free but Filth has control.
Ainsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ainsworth.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Filth throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ainsworth.
Filth checks a leg kick.
Filth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Filth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ainsworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filth takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filth cracks Ainsworth with an open hand slap.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Filth's midsection.
Filth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a 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!
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Filth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Filth misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filth throws a big counter combination but Ainsworth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Filth rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filth lands a nice shot to the body.
Filth misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth tries to break free but Filth pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainsworth.
A short right from Filth on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Stalling in the clinch from Filth.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
I've got Ainsworth 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
An out of breath Wilfred Ainsworth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceedee Queen (ranked 2484 p4p, 1288 weight class) and Samuel Sanchez (ranked 329 p4p, 188 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ceedee Queen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ceedee Queen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceedee Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Queen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Queen is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Queen throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Queen is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is controlling Queen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Queen wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Queen lands strikes from half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Queen wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Queen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Queen has passed into side control.
Queen lands some shots froms side control.
Queen is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
Queen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Queen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Queen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control.
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Queen is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Queen has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Queen is working away from the top position though.
Queen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Queen trying to control the pace.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Queen is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Queen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control.
Ceedee Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Queen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Queen. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Queen trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Queen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Queen is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Queen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen controlling the action here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceedee Queen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Queen darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Queen into the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Queen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Queen after a bit of a struggle.
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen scores with a nice strike.
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!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Queen, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 1572 p4p, 3697 weight class) and Piney Winston (ranked 176 p4p, 402 weight class). Piney Winston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piney Winston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jubbly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jubbly is out of range and Winston settles back down.
Winston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jubbly, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Winston digs a right hand into Jubbly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jubbly's gas tank.
Winston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winston misses with a body punch.
Jubbly is looking for a takedown.
Jubbly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winston is defending well.
Jubbly goes for a takedown attempt but Winston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Winston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobolo Jubbly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jubbly pulls guard effortlessly.
Jubbly keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Jubbly is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jubbly has an active guard here but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Winston trying to mount his opponent but Jubbly defends it.
Jubbly tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Jubbly is not content to let Winston control the position.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Jubbly is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston tries to pass to full mount but Jubbly defends it.
Jubbly tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Jubbly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Jubbly is defending well.
Winston is trying to control the action in half guard but Jubbly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jubbly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winston seems to be working for a kimura but Jubbly defends the submission attempt.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winston seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Winston wants to control but Jubbly is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly wants to get back to full guard.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Winston not doing much here.
Winston is pressing down on Jubbly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jubbly is holding on for now.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jubbly keeps working.
Jubbly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jubbly is looking for the choke from the back position but Winston is controlling his hands well.
Winston tries to roll but Jubbly sticks to his back.
Jubbly is cranking Winston's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Winston! He's tightened the choke and Winston is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobolo Jubbly!
An out of breath Bobolo Jubbly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Weston Hodkiewicz (ranked 1025 p4p, 2398 weight class) and Luka Marka (ranked 147 p4p, 321 weight class). Hodkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin'. Marka has chosen The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weston Hodkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luka Marka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka digs a good body shot into Hodkiewicz's ribs.
Hodkiewicz moves out of range as Marka strikes.
Marka has closed the distance and engaged Hodkiewicz in a clinch.
Hodkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Hodkiewicz has Marka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hodkiewicz digs a right hand into Marka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marka's gas tank.
Hodkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Hodkiewicz back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marka.
Marka has hold of one of Hodkiewicz's legs. Hodkiewicz is fighting the takedown attempt but Marka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marka stands up over Hodkiewicz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Marka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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!
Marka won't allow Hodkiewicz to sweep him here.
Hodkiewicz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marka distracts Hodkiewicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marka is aware though and is defending well.
Marka landing some decent shots from guard.
Marka scoring with some ground and pound.
Marka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hodkiewicz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodkiewicz is trying to improve his position.
Marka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodkiewicz sneaks back into half guard.
Marka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hodkiewicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz actively working from the bottom here.
Marka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hodkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Marka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka not doing much here.
Marka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hodkiewicz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodkiewicz actively working from the bottom here.
Hodkiewicz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hodkiewicz.
Marka trying to control but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Marka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hodkiewicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodkiewicz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hodkiewicz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marka escapes and throws Hodkiewicz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hodkiewicz is looking to regain half guard here but Marka keeps moving and retains side control.
Hodkiewicz gets back to half guard.
Marka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marka wants to control but Hodkiewicz is keeping him busy.
Marka trying to mount his opponent but Hodkiewicz defends it.
Hodkiewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Marka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Marka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Marka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marka misses with a hook
and Hodkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Hodkiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marka misses with a hook. Hodkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Hodkiewicz is out of range.
Marka misses with a hook
and Hodkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka tries to clinch up
and Hodkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hodkiewicz. Hodkiewicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka lands an overhand right.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hodkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marka! But no joy.
Hodkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Marka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hodkiewicz jumps into guard, dragging Marka to the mat.
Hodkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
Hodkiewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marka defends it easily.
Marka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodkiewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marka has managed to get both his arms back between Hodkiewicz's legs - danger averted.
Hodkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hodkiewicz is on top in guard.
Hodkiewicz passes into half guard.
Hodkiewicz is working for a submission of some sort.
Marka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodkiewicz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marka has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz is working for a kimura but Marka is defending it quite comfortably.
Hodkiewicz is working for a kimura here but Marka manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hodkiewicz's guard.
Hodkiewicz is looking for a triangle but Marka pushes his legs off easily.
Marka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hodkiewicz has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.
Hodkiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marka is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marka wants to control from the top but Hodkiewicz keeps moving.
Hodkiewicz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hodkiewicz.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hodkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marka scoring with punches from side control.
Hodkiewicz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hodkiewicz struggling a bit here.
Marka trying to control the action but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Marka looks up at the clock and then as Hodkiewicz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Hodkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hodkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Marka scores with a jab to the head.
Hodkiewicz staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hodkiewicz misses the target.
Marka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marka scores with a jab to the head.
Marka avoids the body shot from Hodkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hodkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hodkiewicz gets tackled into the cage by Marka. Marka maintains the clinch.
Hodkiewicz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz blocking some punches.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodkiewicz backwards.
Marka is working Hodkiewicz over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marka.
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hodkiewicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hodkiewicz or not.
Marka crunches a lovely knee into Hodkiewicz's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Marka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka lands a good knee to the midsection. Hodkiewicz won't want to take too many of those.
Marka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Marka.
Marka scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Marka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hodkiewicz backwards.
Marka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luka Marka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Marka.
Marka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hodkiewicz.
Hodkiewicz working aggressively here.
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka lands a knee to the body.
Marka gets through Hodkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marka gets through Hodkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marka scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marka obliges.
Marka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hodkiewiczs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marka.
Marka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hodkiewicz backwards.
Marka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hodkiewicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marka with a knee to the head.
Marka scores with a knee to the head.
Marka crunches a lovely knee into Hodkiewicz's ribcage.
Marka lands a right hand.
Marka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hodkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Marka.
Marka gets through Hodkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hodkiewicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hodkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Hodkiewicz back against the cage.
Hodkiewicz pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka stays in close to Hodkiewicz's body and controls the position.
Marka looking to pass the guard.
Marka is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston Hodkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodkiewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marka has managed to get both his arms back between Hodkiewicz's legs - danger averted.
Marka controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marka 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Weston Hodkiewicz spoke after the fight, saying 'This one hurts, it really does. I mean, he came to the cage in a dentist's outfit. I didn't know the Village People could fight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 568 p4p, 755 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 69 p4p, 93 weight class). Skywalker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skywalker Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Aalto is predictable there
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Skywalker as he checks the leg kick.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
An attempted straight right counter from Aalto misses the target.
Aalto scores with a sloppy right hand. Skywalker should have avoided that one.
Aalto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skywalker.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Aalto backs off Skywalker throws a huge counter combo but Aalto manages to avoid it all.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Aalto.
We've been hearing reports that Aalto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aalto slips under a jab.
Aalto throws a low kick, looking for Skywalker's leg but Skywalker calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skywalker! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto throws a leg kick that misses.
Aalto with the inside leg kick.
Skywalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Aalto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Aalto dives in and scores a takedown into Skywalker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skywalker, not yet.
Skywalker pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker trying to control the position.
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aalto stops Skywalker from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skywalker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto darts in trying to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a two punch combo.
Aalto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skywalkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skywalker takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aalto.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto throwing a counter right hand but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
Aalto clinches up against the cage.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker gets tackled into the cage by Aalto. Aalto maintains the clinch.
Aalto breaks from the clinch.
Aalto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
Aalto has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aalto lands a nice shot that snaps Skywalker's head back.
Aalto throws a chopping leg kick but Skywalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Aalto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Skywalker moved away.
Skywalker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aalto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Aalto misses.
Aalto throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skywalker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skywalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto lands with a nice body punch.
Aalto rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Skywalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skywalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto throws a leg kick that misses.
Aalto connects with a high kick.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skywalker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Aalto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aalto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skywalker! But no joy.
Aalto throws a head kick that Skywalker semi-blocks.
Michael Aalto is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aalto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aalto. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto tried to score with a low kick but Skywalker checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skywalker! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto wants to clinch.
Aalto lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Aalto.
It seemed like Skywalker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
Aalto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skywalker's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Aalto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skywalker fails to land with a series of punches.
Aalto lands a leg kick that knocks Skywalker off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Aalto misses
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Skywalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skywalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto moves forwards but Skywalker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aalto lands with a good body shot.
Skywalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aalto lands with a slapping head kick.
Skywalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Skywalker misses.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aalto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aalto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aalto throws a front kick aimed at Skywalker's knee but Skywalker avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Skywalker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aalto walks into a straight right hand from Skywalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Skywalker there.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Aalto cracks a nice hook into Skywalker's ribs.
Skywalker throws a poor cross that misses
and Aalto counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Good standup being displayed there by Aalto as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Aalto coming out on top.
A jab from Aalto misses.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skywalker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aalto can pounce on him.
Aalto staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aalto with a jab.
Aalto delivers a nice body kick.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Aalto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aalto lands a glancing blow to the side of Skywalker's head.
Aalto slips under a jab from Skywalker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Aalto throws a good cross that connects.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skywalker's head.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Aalto sizes up Skywalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Aalto defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
Aalto swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Aalto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skywalker throws a series of strikes that have Aalto backpedaling.
Aalto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skywalker can do to turn this around?
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skywalker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Skywalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aalto lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aalto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aalto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aalto throws a low kick but Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Aalto misses the body punch
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skywalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aalto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aalto. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Aalto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto lands a glancing blow to the side of Skywalker's head.
Jab from Aalto.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skywalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aalto. Aalto obviously looking to wear him down.
Aalto tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Aalto tried to counter with a leg kick but Skywalker avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker jabs at Aalto's body.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Skywalker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aalto misses with a jab to the body
and Skywalker counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skywalker defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Skywalker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Skywalker is trying to push Aalto away but Aalto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Aalto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Aalto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aalto defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Aalto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skywalker doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker'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.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aalto.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aalto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skywalker on his heels. He'll look to pass Skywalker's guard now, I'm sure.
Skywalker wants to stand but Aalto is controlling the position.
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aalto drops back looking for a leg! Skywalker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skywalker manages to kick Aalto off! Aalto jumps back into Skywalker's guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skywalker is on top in guard.
Skywalker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skywalker is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aalto connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aalto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skywalker will feel that in the morning.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skywalker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aalto with the inside leg kick.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto lands with a good body shot.
Aalto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skywalker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Aalto.
Aalto ducks right into an uppercut from Skywalker.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto had his way with Luke Skywalker in that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Skywalker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aalto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Aalto.
Aalto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aalto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skywalker 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 Aalto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aalto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Aalto should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skywalker to the mat! Skywalker manages to get full guard.
Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Aalto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skywalker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aalto, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
Skywalker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skywalker's guard.
Skywalker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skywalker is trying to keep Aalto in close.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Aalto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skywalker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skywalker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skywalker!
Aalto tries to bench press Skywalker off him but Skywalker keeps the position.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Skywalker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aalto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker laying and praying for a moment but Aalto takes advantage and regains half guard.
Skywalker prevents Aalto from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Skywalker seems content to control.
Michael Aalto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aalto gets back to full guard.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skywalker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto pulls Skywalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skywalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Michael Aalto.
Well Aalto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Aalto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Luke Skywalker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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