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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Olsen (ranked 1666 p4p, 2486 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 224 p4p, 315 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Olsen finds it's way through Wai Ping's defenses.
Olsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping wants to land a leg kick but Olsen is out of range.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Wai Ping gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wai Ping throws a nice looking combination but Olsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Wai Ping scores with a nice right hand.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Wai Ping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wai Ping comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wai Ping connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Hugo Olsen has been cut.
A jab from Wai Ping misses.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wai Ping throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Wai Ping's head but Wai Ping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wai Ping throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
Olsen throws the left hand but Wai Ping avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Olsen there.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Wai Ping chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wai Ping throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
Olsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Wai Ping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wai Ping tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wai Ping misses its intended target.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
Wai Ping appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wai Ping fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olsen is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Olsen misses its target.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wai Ping lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olsen will feel that in the morning.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
Olsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wai Ping slips under a jab.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Olsen checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping scores with a hook to the body. Olsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wai Ping throws out a leg kick but Olsen moves out of range and Wai Ping only half commits.
Olsen throws a hook but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Wai Ping moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wai Ping.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Olsen misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
Olsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Wai Ping jabs Olsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wai Ping on the side of the head.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wai Ping dips to his left and cracks Olsen with an uppercut!
Wai Ping misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Olsen's cut.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wai Ping defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Olsen checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping punishes Olsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wai Ping connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Wai Ping there.
Olsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olsen throws a hook but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wai Ping.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping motions for Olsen to come forward. Wai Ping throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
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!
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Wai Ping lands with a hook. Olsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olsen misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olsen.
Wai Ping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wai Ping lands with a cross.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Olsen as he connects with a hook.
Wai Ping defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Olsen blocks it well.
Wai Ping takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wai Ping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Olsen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wai Ping counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Wai Ping.
Olsen scores with a punch to the head.
Wai Ping tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wai Ping connects with a body shot that sends Olsen's belly button to the back.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olsen checks it well.
A jab from Wai Ping misses.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wai Ping defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with an outside leg kick.
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Olsen moved away.
Olsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wai Ping throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
Wai Ping fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen moves out of range as Wai Ping throws a body kick.
Wai Ping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
A left lands for Wai Ping.
Olsen moves out of range as Wai Ping throws a body kick.
Wai Ping looks for the body kick but Olsen saw that one coming.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Wai Ping throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen throws an off balance right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen stuns Wai Ping with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olsen throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Wai Ping misses its intended target.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Olsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wai Ping.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Wai Ping sizes up Olsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Olsen jabs Wai Ping to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
Olsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wai Ping.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping motions for Olsen to come forward. Wai Ping throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
A quick step to the side and Olsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen tests Wai Ping's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Olsen takes a swing at Wai Ping's ribcage but misses.
Olsen throws out a loose jab but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wai Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Wai Ping throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Wai Ping throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen misses the jab.
Wai Ping lands the left hand.
Olsen throws out a loose jab but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai Ping moves away.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Olsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Wai Ping moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Hugo Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Wai Ping moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping tries to score with a low kick but Olsen moves his leg out of the way.
Wai Ping lands a front kick.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Wai Ping counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olsen's knee momentarily.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
Good work by Olsen as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Olsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping misses with a looping left.
Olsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wai Ping swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wai Ping scores with a spinning back kick!
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Wai Ping moved out of range nicely.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Olsen moved away.
Olsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wai Ping lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Olsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wai Ping staying out of range there.
Olsen misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Olsen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Olsen avoids it.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Wai Ping lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping avoids the body shot from Olsen.
A clash of legs there as Olsen blocks the low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olsen.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen lands a really nice looking cross but Wai Ping seems unphased.
Wai Ping scores with a shot to the body.
Wai Ping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olsen lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lu Wai Ping.
Well Wai Ping has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Got 2 More Fights To Go And I’m Retiring '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dungey (ranked 1940 p4p, 2513 weight class) and Aapo Jukola (ranked 261 p4p, 323 weight class). Eric Dungey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aapo Jukola's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dungey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dungey throws out the jab.
Jukola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dungey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dungey blocks the body kick.
Dungey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dungey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dungey staying out of range there.
Jukola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dungey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dungey looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a nice head shot.
Jukola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jukola thuds a left hand into Dungey's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jukola throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dungey's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dungey misses the target.
Jab, jab by Jukola - just one landing.
Dungey takes one to the chin there.
Dungey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jukola.
Dungey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Dungey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dungey lands a leg kick that knocks Jukola off balance momentarily.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola slips a jab from Dungey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dungey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola blocks a leg kick.
Jukola throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
A little feinted left hand from Dungey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dungey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dungey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jukola.
Jukola scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dungey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dungey misses the target.
Jab from Jukola.
Jukola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dungey.
Jukola throws a sloppy head kick and Dungey moves out of range easily.
Dungey lands with a right hand.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dungey is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Dungey misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jukola throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dungey throws an off balance right hand
and Jukola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Dungey is rocked!
Dungey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Dungey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dungey is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Jukola just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Dungey has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aapo Jukola!
An out of breath Aapo Jukola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Morgan (ranked 2234 p4p, 2277 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 220 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Emre Hussain enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Morgan misses.
Hussain throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Hussain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Hussain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussain wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Hussain off balance momentarily.
Morgan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
Hussain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Hussain slips under a jab from Morgan.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussain moves forwards but Morgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hussain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hussain on the side of the head.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan tests Hussain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Hussain scores with a hook.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan gets the takedown into side control.
Hussain is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hussain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hussain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hussain is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morgan connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
Morgan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morgan works to advance to full mount. Hussain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stand.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussain trying desperately to get to his feet.
Morgan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hussain looks a forlorn figure.
Morgan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morgan lands a big shot there that rocks Hussain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hussain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan with good strikes from the mount here!
Hussain is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan with a couple of short strikes.
Morgan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Morgan lands with some strikes.
Morgan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan raining down shots from the mount!
Hussain wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morgan lands a big elbow.
Morgan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morgan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hussain looks a forlorn figure.
Morgan lands a heavy elbow.
You get the feeling that Hussain really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Morgan lands a big shot there that rocks Hussain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan lands a heavy elbow.
Morgan landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan raining down hammerfists from mount.
 Hussain is rocked!
Hussain is bucking up trying to escape but Morgan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hussain is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hussain scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Morgan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Morgan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Morgan!
A victorious Josh Morgan 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 3000 p4p, 2605 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 96 p4p, 307 weight class). Hjoervarsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Only. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rawse misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Hjoervarsson with that takedown attempt.
Rawse scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rawse moves out of range easily.
Hjoervarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hjoervarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Rawse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hjoervarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Rawse.
Rawse closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hjoervarsson's guard.
Rawse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rawse tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjoervarsson is retaining full guard.
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!
Hjoervarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rawse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hjoervarsson pinned against the cage. Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hjoervarsson misses with an uppercut.
Hjoervarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse connects with a body shot.
Rawse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hjoervarsson is trying to defend but Rawse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hjoervarsson tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.
Rawse is looking to advance position but Hjoervarsson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hjoervarsson tries to kick Rawse off but Rawse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson wants to clinch up but Rawse keeps it at a distance.
Rawse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hjoervarsson throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Hjoervarsson tenderised Rawse's leg. Rawse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rawse throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hjoervarsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rawse is in Hjoervarsson's guard.
Rawse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Rawse 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.
Rawse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hjoervarsson breaks from the clinch.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch there but Rawse circles away.
Rawse plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hjoervarsson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hjoervarsson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dohn Jodson (ranked 1344 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 134 p4p, 111 weight class). Pesonen has chosen DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu as his entrance music. Jallu Pesonen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dohn Jodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodson misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pesonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jodson did well to prevent Pesonen getting side control.
Pesonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jodson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pesonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jodson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pesonen is looking for a kimura here.
Pesonen wants to take a breather but Jodson is having none of it.
Pesonen controlling the pace.
Jodson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jodson swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Pesonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jodson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jodson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pesonen is on him like a limpet, forcing Jodson back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson cracks Pesonen with a nice body shot.
Jodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Jodson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pesonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pesonen swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jodson.
Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jodson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pesonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jodson pinned against the cage. Jodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesonen.
Jodson tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson pushes Pesonen away with a front kick.
Pesonen moves out of range as Jodson throws a body kick.
Jodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pesonen's hands.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
Pesonen feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Jodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pesonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jodson fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Pesonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jodson. Jodson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jodson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen counters with a big head kick but Jodson shrugs it off.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pesonen is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Jodson as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
A head kick misses from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Jodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pesonen.
Jodson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pesonen blocks a head kick by Jodson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dohn Jodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Pesonen as he connects with a hook.
Jodson throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Jodson fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jodson slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
Jodson tries to bum rush Pesonen with a series of wild strikes but Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pesonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesonen can do to turn this around?
Pesonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Pesonen shakes it off.
Pesonen throws a nice looking combination but Jodson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodson misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pesonen checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pesonen throws a series of punches but Jodson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jodson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen throws a head kick that Jodson semi-blocks.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Jodson misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.
Jodson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jodson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jodson works Pesonen's body with a nice hook.
Dohn Jodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodson tries to work over Pesonen's front leg with a kick but Pesonen checks it.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson swinging wildly here.
Pesonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Pesonen jumps back.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Jodson.
A big right from Jodson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jodson on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodson. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pesonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jodson backs up against the cage.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen moved away.
Jodson tries to work over Pesonen's front leg with a kick but Pesonen checks it.
Dohn Jodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jodson lands a leg kick that knocks Pesonen off balance momentarily.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen moved away.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pesonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pesonen pushes down on Jodson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Jodson is not content to let Pesonen control the position.
Jodson is trying to stand up here but Pesonen is controlling him well.
Jallu Pesonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pesonen throwing shots but Jodson is blocking nicely.
Pesonen stalling.
Pesonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pesonen is working for a kimura but Jodson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jodson tries to kick Pesonen off but Pesonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pesonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pesonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jodson tries to work over Pesonen's front leg with a kick but Pesonen checks it.
Pesonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jodson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pesonen drives through and clinches with Jodson against the cage.
Jodson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Pesonen.
Jodson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jodson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pesonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Dohn Jodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Pesonen jumps back.
Jodson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jodson avoids the head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jodson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jodson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jodson misses
and Pesonen counters with a two punch combo.
Jodson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pesonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson thuds his right hand into Pesonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson looks to land a combination. Pesonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Jallu Pesonen's cut even more.
A jab from Pesonen finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Pesonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jodson motions for Pesonen to come forward. Jodson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jodson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pesonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pesonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Pesonen jumps back.
Pesonen cracks Jodson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jodson.
Jodson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a body kick.
Jodson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jodson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pesonen just manages to avoid it.
Pesonen thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodson throws a one two combo.
Pesonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pesonen somewhat.
Pesonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jodson is fending him off so far but Pesonen persists. Nope, Jodson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dohn Jodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pesonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jodson - the referee stops the clock and Pesonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jodson. Pesonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jodson throws a body kick that misses.
Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodson.
Pesonen thuds his shin into the meat of Jodson's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Jodson misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
Pesonen tries to work over Jodson's front leg with a kick but Jodson checks it.
Jodson throws a low kick but Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Jodson backing away here, and Pesonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Jodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pesonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesonen throws a counter combo.
Pesonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Pesonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pesonen.
Pesonen checks a low kick from Jodson.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jodson lands a really nice looking cross but Pesonen seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jodson as Pesonen shoots in.
It looked like Jodson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pesonen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesonen misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jodson scores with a one two! Pesonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pesonen lands a slapping body shot.
Jodson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jodson scores with a hook to the body. Pesonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
Jodson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jodson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pesonen misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dohn Jodson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jodson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dohn Jodson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 1420 p4p, 646 weight class) and Mick Murphy (ranked 195 p4p, 94 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Camacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Camacho finds it's target.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy misses the jab.
Camacho thumps Murphy with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Camacho takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy cracks Camacho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Camacho on that attempt.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Camacho steps away.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Camacho.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camacho prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Camacho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Camacho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Camacho trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!
Camacho controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy stacks Camacho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murphy!
Camacho tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Camacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is taking a breather. Camacho 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Camacho shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camacho is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Camacho takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Camacho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Camacho stalls from top position.
Camacho taking a break here but Murphy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Camacho seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Murphy has recovered full guard.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looking to pass the guard.
Murphy controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Camacho, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Camacho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murphy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Camacho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camacho is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camacho is trying to work for a sweep but Murphy has mounted him!
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 1336 p4p, 1099 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 44 p4p, 34 weight class). Delsarte's entrance music is Ah Non Cest Terrible. A fine choice. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gauthier Delsarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte misses with an elbow strike.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
Delsarte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machado avoids it.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Delsarte lands a head shot.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Delsarte connects with a high kick.
Machado swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Delsarte, which made it look bad.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Machado's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Delsarte as he connects with a hook.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Delsarte backpedaling.
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte scores with a body shot.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
Machado misses with a hook
and Delsarte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Delsarte wants to get back to his feet but Machado passes into half guard.
Machado is taking a breather. Delsarte 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.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Delsarte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado controlling the pace.
Machado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delsarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Delsarte.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delsarte lands a shot to the body.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Delsarte cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte connects with a jab.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Delsarte lands with a shot to the body.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delsarte looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Delsarte pushes him away.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte seems to be stalking Machado here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Machado drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
A relieved looking Gauthier Delsarte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitja Kostlov (ranked 2493 p4p, 828 weight class) and Warrant Officer (ranked 348 p4p, 124 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitja Kostlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Warrant Officer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer lands a big head kick that sends Kostlov tumbling to the mat! Officer takes a step backwards and waves Kostlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Kostlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Officer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Officer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Officer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Officer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Officer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Officer pinned against the cage. Officer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kostlov shoots and misses
and Officer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Officer tries to sprawl out of it but Kostlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Officer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Officer lands a big uppercut and Kostlov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kostlov looks OK. Officer waves Kostlov back to his feet!
Kostlov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer drops Kostlov with a naaaaasty hook - Kostlov is in real trouble here! Officer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warrant Officer!
In his post fight interview, Warrant Officer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 1072 p4p, 543 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 141 p4p, 73 weight class). Kneeland comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu FIghting. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland's hands.
Kosmanov throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland lands a jab to the head.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneeland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kneeland.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Kneeland had a free shot at his head there.
Kneeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Kneeland scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
As Kosmanov backs away, Kneeland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov connects with a looping right hand.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kneeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kosmanov misses with a leg kick.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Kneeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov staying out of range there.
Kneeland's corner calls for a 1-2. Kneeland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kneeland feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
Kosmanov wants to counter with a clinch but Kneeland pushes him away.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kosmanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneeland.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Kneeland looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Kneeland moves out of range.
It looked like Kneeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Kneeland's hands, connecting with Kneeland's forehead.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Kneeland dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov trying to control from Kneeland's half guard. Kneeland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kneeland is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
Kneeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov is in close to Kneeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov pushing down on Kneeland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Kneeland uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Kneeland's brow.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kneeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kneeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Kneeland from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kneeland keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kneeland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov is in close to Kneeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneeland slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kneeland scores with a one two! Kosmanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kneeland 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 Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kneeland moves in looking to clinch but Kosmanov pushes him off.
Kosmanov misses with a double jab.
Kneeland throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Kneeland finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kneeland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kneeland lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Kneeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Kneeland.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kneeland!
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov stalks Kneeland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kneeland's face. Kneeland staggers backwards, shaken.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Kosmanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Kosmanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kneeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosmanov scrambles back to his feet.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kneeland defends it well.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Kneeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneeland throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
A combination from Kneeland does no damage.
A jab from Kosmanov does it's job there.
Kneeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Kosmanov blocks the leg kick.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Kneeland slips the punch.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Kneeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kneeland defends it nicely.
Kneeland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kneeland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kneeland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kneeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov postures up in Kneeland's guard and throws a big left but Kneeland blocks it.
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Kneeland.
Kneeland wants to control the position but Kosmanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kneeland trying to control here.
Kneeland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneeland.
Kosmanov cracks a nice hook into Kneeland's ribs.
Kneeland throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kneeland is looking to improve his position.
Kneeland is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Kneeland's hands, connecting with Kneeland's forehead.
Kneeland wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov is nestled in close to Kneeland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kosmanov prevents Kneeland from improving his position.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov stalling away here and it's allowed Kneeland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kneeland controlling the position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Kneeland keeps moving.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kneeland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kneeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeland pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Nice body punch from Kneeland.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov has hold of one of Kneeland's legs. Kneeland is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kneeland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Kosmanov pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kneeland.
Kneeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneeland.
Kosmanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneeland.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Kneeland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kneeland's gas tank.
Kosmanov tries to pull guard but Kneeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kosmanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kosmanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kneeland is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I think Kneeland 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Waste of Money Nutrition lol, into his post fight interview.
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