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SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baird (ranked 4119 p4p, 2875 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 371 p4p, 282 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Happy's choice of entrance music: Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Happy scores with a takedown into Baird's guard.
Happy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baird wants to hit a sweep here but Happy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baird there!
Happy throws a wild left hand from mount and Baird manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Happy throwing shots but Baird is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baird's head.
Baird gets full guard.
Happy stands up over Baird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Happy postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Happy works over Baird with some ground and pound from guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baird holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird managing to control the position.
Baird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Happy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Baird misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Happy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Happy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Happy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy forces his way into half guard.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Happy.
Happy distracts Baird with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baird has momentary wrist control but Happy slips an elbow through the middle.
Happy trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Happy slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Happy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Baird.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
and Baird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baird defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baird quickly recovers to half guard.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Happy.
Baird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Happy trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Happy is fighting to break Baird's control of his arms but Baird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Happy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Happy moves forwards but Baird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Happy just misses with a punch to the body.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baird listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Happy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Happy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Happy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Happy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Happy trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird wants to control but Happy is keeping busy.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baird is not content to let Happy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Happy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baird scores with a body shot.
Happy looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Baird throws out a powerful jab.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Happy slips the punch.
Happy shoots and misses
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Happy needs to keep his hands up - Baird had a free shot at his head there.
Baird punishes Happy's body with a nice straight punch.
Happy tries to clinch but Baird moves out of range.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Happy is out of range.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.
Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baird gets to his feet - Happy follows without any prompting.
Happy throws a body kick that misses
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy wants to counter the offense by Baird and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baird!
Happy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Happy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baird haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Happy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird parries the strikes from Happy easily there. Happy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baird to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baird avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Happy.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Happy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Happy controls the position from side control.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy cracks Baird with a big elbow.
Happy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird is looking to regain half guard here but Happy keeps moving and retains side control.
Happy swings around for an armbar but Baird sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Happy's guard.
Baird would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baird gets to his feet - Happy follows without any prompting.
Baird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Happy. Happy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Happy avoids the body shot from Baird.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Baird misses with a wild combination.
Happy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baird keeping full guard, as Happy tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baird!
Corey Baird thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mama Tosen (ranked 1235 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 130 p4p, 142 weight class). River has chosen Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mama Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to score with a low kick but Tosen moves his leg out of the way.
Tosen throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tosen scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tosen scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tosen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen slips a straight right by River.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a body kick.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tosen feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Tosen circles away.
River avoids the body shot from Tosen.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosen.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throws a leg kick that misses.
River throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River closes the distance and clinches.
Tosen blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks a body shot from Tosen.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tosen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with some punches.
Tosen lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Tosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Tosen.
Tosen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tosen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tosen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Tosen.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a body punch.
Tosen misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tosen misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tosen or not.
Tosen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
A hook to the body from River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from River.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tosen avoids a wild elbow strike from River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
River prevents Tosen from breaking the clinch.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Tosen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from River.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Tosen missing with knees to the body.
Tosen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River with a jab.
River cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Tosen throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River scores with a leg kick.
Mama Tosen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen throws a hook but River blocks it.
River throws the kick towards the body but Tosen avoids it.
Tosen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River thuds a left hand into Tosen's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bert River dominated that round.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from River.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Tosen misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen misses with a jab, cross combination.
River throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tosen lands a front kick.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Tosen lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River tries to clinch up.
It looked like Tosen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tosen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tosen avoids a kick to the body.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Tosen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tosen.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Tosen lands an overhand right.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Tosen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River checks a low kick from Tosen.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Tosen misses with a right hand
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tosen thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tosen misses its intended target.
Tosen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tosen blocks the leg kick.
Tosen tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River walks into a straight right hand from Tosen.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen misses with an uppercut.
Tosen keeps River at a distance using the push kick.
Tosen misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tosen misses with a looping right.
Tosen throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Tosen checks a low kick from River.
Tosen scores with a nice strike.
Tosen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tosen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tosen misses with a hook.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tosen avoids the head kick by River.
Tosen swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a left hand
and Tosen counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
A cross from Tosen lands.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosen looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen motions for River to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tosen. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen slips a jab from River.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Tosen stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tosen.
River takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by River.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Tosen.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River digs a good hook to Tosen's body.
A low kick from Tosen misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mama Tosen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from River misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Tosen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Tosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Tosen shrugs it off though.
Tosen lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tosen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River walks into a straight right hand from Tosen.
A combination from Tosen does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tosen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 River is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tosen engages and cracks River with a massive lead left hook - River tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tosen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mama Tosen!
A victorious Mama Tosen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 1146 p4p, 1203 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 63 p4p, 67 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gro Ulfimph might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Have a banana. Niko Alzate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Murzol Gro Ulfimph's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
Alzate fails to land with a series of punches.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Alzate's front leg with a kick but Alzate checks it.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzate throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alzate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alzate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Alzate. Those never looked like landing.
As Alzate backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Alzate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gro Ulfimph.
Alzate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alzate misses with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzate swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alzate's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab.
Alzate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Gro Ulfimph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's front leg with a kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body. Alzate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzate lands an overhand right.
Alzate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch up but Alzate keeps it at a distance.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alzate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gro Ulfimph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Alzate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alzate throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a two punch combo.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Alzate to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Alzate throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Alzate moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alzate is out of range.
Alzate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate scores with a nice body kick.
Gro Ulfimph is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alzate.
 It looks like Murzol Gro Ulfimph has been cut.
Alzate takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Alzate strikes.
Alzate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Alzate catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzate clinches with his opponent.
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Gro Ulfimph as he checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gro Ulfimph, pushing him back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Alzate holds him up against the cage and eventually Gro Ulfimph drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
That's time! Gro Ulfimph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to Alzate's midsection.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzate.
As Alzate backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to score with low kicks.
Alzate throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Alzate 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.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph sizes up Alzate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Alzate with an open hand slap.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alzate misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Alzate throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the low kick.
Alzate has Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzates head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Alzate lands a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzate throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate digs a right hand underneath Gro Ulfimph's ribcage. Gro Ulfimph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Alzate works on Gro Ulfimph's body with a couple of short punches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Alzate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzate blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph - that landed with a thud.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzate scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Alzate avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate misses with some punches.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alzate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph connects with the punch.
Alzate misses with a body shot.
Alzate throws a head kick that Gro Ulfimph semi-blocks.
Gro Ulfimph connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Alzate as he connects with a hook.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alzate with the inside leg kick.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gro Ulfimph with a jab.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzate looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Alzate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alzate scores with a jab.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzate lands a nice hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
A big left from Alzate misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Alzate throws a body kick.
Alzate misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph 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 Alzate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alzate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gro Ulfimph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate throws a lazy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alzate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Alzate lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gro Ulfimph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Alzate. Those never looked like landing.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzate in his tracks.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Alzate down.
Gro Ulfimph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Alzate misses.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate swings widly with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Alzate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzate down.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Alzate lands a nice shot that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Alzate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Alzate misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Alzate moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alzate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 708 p4p, 850 weight class) and Tommy Reed (ranked 40 p4p, 49 weight class). Reed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tommy Reed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kiril Bohizdar's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohizdar throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Bohizdar just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohizdar is just out of range.
Reed avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
A head kick misses from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar scores with a decent looking hook.
Bohizdar avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohizdar.
Reed misses with a hook. Bohizdar ducked under it nicely.
Bohizdar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Bohizdar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bohizdar misses with a head kick.
Reed blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohizdar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed blocks a head kick by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Bohizdar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
Bohizdar misses the body punch
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bohizdar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Reed misses.
Bohizdar misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Bohizdar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Bohizdar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bohizdar misses with a looping left.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohizdar.
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohizdar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bohizdar jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Bohizdar.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bohizdar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bohizdar throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed stuns Bohizdar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bohizdar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a hook but Bohizdar blocks it.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohizdar looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Bohizdar throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohizdar moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohizdar throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bohizdar's belly button to the back.
Reed blocks a head kick by Bohizdar.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bohizdar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Bohizdar misses its intended target.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Bohizdar slips the punch.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bohizdar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bohizdar lands a head kick. Reed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohizdar throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bohizdar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bohizdar throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Bohizdar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bohizdar lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Bohizdar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Bohizdar is rocked!
Bohizdar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Bohizdar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar misses with a straight left.
Bohizdar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohizdar seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Bohizdar misses its intended target.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bohizdar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Bohizdar's head back.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Bohizdar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Bohizdar's head but Bohizdar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bohizdar throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed swings for the body but Bohizdar moves out of range.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bohizdar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Bohizdar misses.
Bohizdar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bohizdar lands a head shot.
Bohizdar misses the jab.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bohizdar's belly button to the back.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bohizdar has time to react.
Bohizdar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bohizdar to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bohizdar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bohizdar throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohizdar lands an overhand right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Bohizdar.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bohizdar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohizdar misses with a body shot.
Reed avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Bohizdar lands with a nice body punch.
Bohizdar misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed connects with a right hand. Bohizdar shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bohizdar throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed avoids the body shot from Bohizdar.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bohizdar saw that one coming.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bohizdar.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bohizdar misses its target.
Bohizdar looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Reed as he connects with a hook.
Reed has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bohizdar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Bohizdar is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bohizdar on the side of the head.
Bohizdar defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bohizdar right on the button. Bohizdar goes down! Reed follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reed gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Grandis (ranked 629 p4p, 644 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 32 p4p, 33 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
144
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28
145
16 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grandis on the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Grandis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Grandis avoids it well.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Grandis throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis is looking to counter punch.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grandis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grandis rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Grandis's head back.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandis counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Grandis.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Grandis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barbosa! Grandis lets Barbosa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Grandis finish him?
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Grandis counters with a nice right hand that sends Barbosa toppling to the canvas! Barbosa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grandis finish him?!
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grandis scores with a counter punch that sends Barbosa to the canvas! Grandis smells blood - he's punishing Barbosa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barbosa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Grandis!
After the fight, Robert Grandis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 499 p4p, 882 weight class) and Gervais Lavigne (ranked 28 p4p, 51 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
145
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26
144
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gervais Lavigne!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by One.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
One feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lavigne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
One trying to control here.
One wants to get back to full guard.
One gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is trying to control the position but Lavigne postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One working for submissions but it's allowed Lavigne to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavigne pulls his head out easily.
One keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavigne is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
One trying to control but Lavigne postures up.
One is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavigne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
One tries to roll over but Lavigne keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One actively working from the bottom here.
One actively working from the bottom here.
Lavigne tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
One actively working from the bottom here.
Lavigne is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavigne pulls his head out easily.
One trying to hold on to Lavigne's head to control him but Lavigne postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One fails with the takedown
and Lavigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
One moves out of range as Lavigne strikes.
Lavigne missing with a left hand there. One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavigne as he avoids it easily.
Lavigne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by One.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lavigne.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
One is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lavigne's half guard.
Lavigne is not content to let One control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavigne is not content to let One control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One working the head and body with strikes.
One is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavigne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time One.
One is looking for a kimura but Lavigne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gervais Lavigne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lavigne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lavigne wants it to stay on the feet.
Lavigne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavigne defends it nicely.
One missing with a left hand there. Lavigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lavigne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavigne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lavigne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavigne throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
Lavigne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from One.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavigne thuds a left hand into One's body.
Lavigne lands a big head kick that sends One tumbling to the mat! Lavigne takes a step backwards and waves One back to his feet - he wants the finish!
One is rocked!
Gervais Lavigne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lavigne drops One with a straight left! Oh this is bad for One! Lavigne dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gervais Lavigne!
Gervais Lavigne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 233 p4p, 768 weight class) and Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 27 p4p, 85 weight class). Trounvouche has chosen Wanted Dread & Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
145
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15 - 5 - 1 |
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Trounvouche sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Trounvouche slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Trounvouche's head back.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Trounvouche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche gets tackled into the cage by Ignatowski. Ignatowski maintains the clinch.
Trounvouche's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trounvouche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ignatowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trounvouche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche walks into a straight right hand from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche tries to land a front kick but Ignatowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trounvouche jabs at Ignatowski's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Trounvouche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Trounvouche saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Trounvouche takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche punishes Ignatowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trounvouche pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range and Trounvouche settles back down.
Ignatowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ignatowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Trounvouche manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trounvouche 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Trounvouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Ignatowski steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trounvouche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
A jab from Trounvouche finds it's way through Ignatowski's defenses.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick.
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
letting Ignatowski counter with a right hand.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trounvouche checks it well.
Trounvouche misses the body punch
and Ignatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche blocks a jab.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski dodges the punch combination from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Ignatowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trounvouche lands a right hook to the body.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrounvouche.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski cracks Trounvouche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ignatowski in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Trounvouche.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Trounvouche avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche lands the left hand.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Ignatowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Ignatowski moves in looking to clinch but Trounvouche pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Trounvouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trounvouche counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatowski 's knee.
Ignatowski motions for Trounvouche to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trounvouche lands with a good body shot.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a solid body kick.
Trounvouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a single shot there.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche throws out a counter right but Ignatowski avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
Crunch! Trounvouche slams his shin into Ignatowski's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ignatowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ignatowski misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Trounvouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trounvouche scores with the left hand. Ignatowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Trounvouche.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it.
Ignatowski looks to land a combination but Trounvouche avoids it well.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Trounvouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ignatowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trounvouche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Trounvouche looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Trounvouche's leg but Trounvouche calmly moves out of range.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
And Trounvouche responds with a good body kick, but Ignatowski manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trounvouche thuds a left hand into Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body kick.
Trounvouche lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche is looking to land body kicks.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatowski stuns Trounvouche with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatowski lands a jab to the head.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatowski off balance momentarily.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Trounvouche avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Trounvouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Trounvouche should have avoided that one.
Trounvouche is rocked!
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Trounvouche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Trounvouche's leg. Trounvouche is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trounvouche seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head but Trounvouche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski thumps Trounvouche with a low kick.
Trounvouche thumps Ignatowski with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski closes the distance and pushes Trounvouche back into the cage.
Ignatowski tries to stall but Trounvouche uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trounvouche lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
You can see that Trounvouche has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Trounvouche lands with a left to the head.
Ignatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche is looking to break free of the clinch but Ignatowski has double underhooks.
Ignatowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
Trounvouche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski wants to slow Trounvouche down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trounvouche is able to avoid easily.
Ignatowski moves in looking to clinch but Trounvouche pushes him off.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azacca Trounvouche.
I've got Trounvouche 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche 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 Tommy Gavin (ranked 374 p4p, 939 weight class) and Daniel Mendoza (ranked 42 p4p, 98 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin punishes Mendoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mendoza.
Gavin throws out a leg kick but Mendoza moves out of range and Gavin only half commits.
Mendoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendoza off the cage and back into range.
Gavin misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters by moving into the clinch.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Mendoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
A short right from Mendoza.
Gavin pushes Mendoza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendoza is working Gavin over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
We've been informed that Mendoza 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Mendoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Gavin tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to stall but Gavin improves his position.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Gavin 's eye.
Mendoza throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendoza misses with an elbow over the top.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendoza looks winded!
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Mendoza throws an elbow but it misses.
Gavin lands a body punch.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Mendoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mendoza.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gavin blocks an elbow strike from Mendoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin lands a body punch.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Gavin blocks with his arms.
Mendoza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, Gavin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.
Gavin avoids the elbow strike from Mendoza, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Gavin.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Gavin scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Gavin dips a shoulder and cracks Mendoza with a mighty uppercut! Mendoza falls back against the cage and Gavin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mendoza is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gavin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
A very excited looking Tommy Gavin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 484 p4p, 324 weight class) and Nacho Varga (ranked 55 p4p, 37 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nacho Varga!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Nacho Varga has been cut.
Varga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tax Payer sizes up Varga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Varga is rocked!
Varga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Tax Payer finish him?
Varga avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Varga throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Varga seems to have recovered his senses.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick
enabling Varga to counter with a crisp jab.
Varga misses the shot to the body.
Varga lands a high kick to the side of Tax Payer's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Varga dives into guard, looking to finish.
Tax Payer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Tax Payer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Varga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tax Payer wants to get back to his feet but Varga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Varga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tax Payer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer is looking to stand back up but Varga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Varga not doing much here.
Varga prevents Tax Payer from standing back up.
Varga is taking a breather. Tax Payer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Varga is looking to advance position but Tax Payer won't allow it.
Tax Payer pushes Varga off and gets back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Varga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varga.
A countering left hand to the body from Varga misses.
Tax Payer thows a leg kick but Varga checks it
letting Varga counter with a right hand.
A big head kick from Varga and Tax Payer is sent sprawling to the canvas!
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!
Varga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tax Payer wants to stand and escape but Varga is having none of it.
Varga gets to his feet - Tax Payer follows without any prompting.
Varga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVarga.
Varga swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Varga flicks out a counter leg kick but Tax Payer steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Varga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Varga throws a body kick that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
Varga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tax Payer lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Varga moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Varga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tax Payer lands with a hook. Varga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varga just misses with a punch to the body.
Varga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Varga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tax Payer rather than just go for the knockout.
Varga drops his hands momentarily and Tax Payer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga is looking to slow Tax Payer down with leg kicks.
Varga throws the kick towards the body but Tax Payer avoids it.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer punishes Varga's body with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Varga's front leg but catches the back leg as Varga tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Varga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nacho Varga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tax Payer feints a jab promting Varga to slip. Tax Payer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Varga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varga.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Varga.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer drops Varga with a beautiful combination! Varga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tax Payer is looking for the KO!
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!
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varga counters with a body kick.
Varga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varga blocks a head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Varga ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
A lazy left from Varga finds it's target.
Varga moves out of range of the strikes.
Varga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Varga.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Varga is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varga. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Nacho Varga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varga throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varga.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Varga throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Varga does no damage.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the head.
Varga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tax Payer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Varga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Varga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Varga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Varga moved out of range nicely.
Varga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer works Varga's body with a nice hook.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Tax Payer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varga doesn't seem phased though.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tax Payer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nacho Varga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Varga throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer jabs Varga right on the nose. Varga blinks but takes it well.
Varga punishes Tax Payer's body with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varga can pounce on him.
Tax Payer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Varga counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varga walks into a stiff left hand from Tax Payer.
Varga 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Varga walks into a straight right hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Varga counters with a nice uppercut.
Varga dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer pushes Varga up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Varga in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Varga is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Varga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tax Payer will feel that in the morning.
Varga jabs at Tax Payer's body.
Nice shot by Tax Payer.
It looks like Tax Payer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Varga moves out of range of the strikes.
Varga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer 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.
Varga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Varga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tax Payer looks to land a combination but Varga avoids it well.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick
and Varga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tax Payer wants to clinch up but Varga keeps it at a distance.
Varga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tax Payer blocks it well.
Nice shot lands for Tax Payer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varga misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer 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.
Tax Payer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Varga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tax Payer scores 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!
Varga knocks Tax Payer to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tax Payer sneaks out the side door and pushes Varga away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tax Payer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Finnish Tax Payer.
I think Tax Payer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
During a confident post fight interview, Finnish Tax Payer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 10 p4p, 76 weight class) and Gemechu McKraken (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
McKraken feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sitsongrit kicks McKraken off and gets to his feet.
McKraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from McKraken.
McKraken takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
McKraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKraken stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
McKraken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKraken is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McKraken's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKraken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
McKraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but McKraken blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents McKraken from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
McKraken blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKraken misses with some punches.
McKraken blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
McKraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
McKraken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKraken or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
McKraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit has McKraken pressed against the cage, preventing McKraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has McKraken pressed against the cage, preventing McKraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKraken can't get the takedown.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKraken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKraken or not.
McKraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKraken takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
McKraken is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit keeps control of McKraken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKraken has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit presses McKraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKraken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
McKraken looks winded!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKraken cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKraken avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKraken drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but McKraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
McKraken throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but McKraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control McKraken's posture.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
McKraken has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken 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.
McKraken keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but McKraken had control of the position.
McKraken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit stands up and waves to McKraken to follow him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.
McKraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McKraken lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKraken.
McKraken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but McKraken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKraken is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKraken can do to turn this around?
McKraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.
McKraken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but McKraken is controlling him.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
McKraken can't break the clinch.
McKraken looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. McKraken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at McKraken's knee but McKraken avoids it well.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
McKraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
McKraken walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKraken is out of range.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
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!
McKraken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
McKraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. McKraken ducked under it nicely.
McKraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with McKraken's head.
McKraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but McKraken moved away.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
McKraken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from McKraken.
McKraken shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
McKraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKraken's sensitive parts.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
McKraken shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and McKraken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes McKraken away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKraken.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKraken's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. McKraken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
McKraken throws a big shot that misses.
McKraken cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKraken under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but McKraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit works McKraken's body with a nice hook.
McKraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
McKraken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McKraken shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but McKraken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and McKraken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKraken has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
McKraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKraken's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McKraken avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
McKraken is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
McKraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has McKraken pressed against the cage, preventing McKraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and McKraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but McKraken has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McKraken thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
McKraken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKraken.
Sitsongrit wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKraken misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKraken at a distance.
Jab from McKraken.
McKraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McKraken blocks the body kick.
McKraken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches McKraken right on the button with a cross.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
And McKraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and McKraken moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by McKraken.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
McKraken feints the counter takedown.
McKraken looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
McKraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends McKraken's belly button to the back.
McKraken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but McKraken isn't so interested in that idea.
McKraken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pulls McKraken in close to his closed guard and prevents McKraken from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McKraken moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but McKraken has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sitsongrit stands and steps away. McKraken gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit stops McKraken from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKraken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit had his way with Gemechu McKraken in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McKraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKraken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and McKraken ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tests McKraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
McKraken dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
McKraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but McKraken slaps the foot to one side.
McKraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKraken throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKraken.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but McKraken saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
McKraken slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKraken fails with the takedown.
McKraken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent McKraken getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKraken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to get back to full guard but McKraken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but McKraken pushes him away.
McKraken thowing shots but they're missing.
McKraken with good strikes from the mount here!
McKraken looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken lands a heavy elbow.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKraken.
McKraken content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is in a horrible position here. McKraken smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but McKraken has a good base and remains in mount.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
McKraken cracks Sitsongrit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
McKraken wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKraken throws some wild stikes that Sitsongrit manages to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
McKraken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gemechu McKraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gemechu McKraken stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit, I tried... Who wants to come to my after party? Everyone's invited!!'.
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