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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misak Grigorian (ranked 2782 p4p, 3895 weight class) and Edward Mills (ranked 357 p4p, 472 weight class). Mills has chosen Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z as his entrance music. Edward Mills is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misak Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mills was well out of range.
Mills feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Grigorian misses.
Mills throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Grigorian misses with a looping left.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Grigorian misses with a body punch
and Mills counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mills lands with a good body shot.
Mills throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills moves out of range of the strikes.
Grigorian blocks a low kick nicely.
Mills misses the body punch
and Grigorian counters with a nice body kick.
Mills throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mills fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mills there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mills takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mills walks into a stiff left hand from Grigorian.
Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mills was well out of range.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mills throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Mills avoided it.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mills with a hook.
 It looks like Misak Grigorian has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills misses with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mills throws a chopping leg kick but Grigorian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian checks a leg kick nicely.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills tries to clinch up.
Grigorian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mills looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mills.
Mills slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grigorian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigorian checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Mills misses.
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Mills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands a jab to Grigorian's midsection.
Grigorian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Grigorian moves out of range as Mills throws a body kick.
Mills tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Mills drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
Mills scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Come on Mills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grigorian struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills controls his hands.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Mills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grigorian tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mills's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Mills is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigorian is keeping busy.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian gets through Mills's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian letting Mills take a breather here.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misak Grigorian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mills cracks Grigorian with an open hand slap.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian.
Mills defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
Mills clobbers Grigorian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mills ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Mills throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian connects with a body shot that sends Mills's belly button to the back.
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Mills tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Mills back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mills is rocked!
 It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a crisp right that sends Mills to the canvas! Grigorian follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Misak Grigorian!
A victorious Misak Grigorian 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pollock (ranked 2049 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 257 p4p, 264 weight class). Pollock comes to the cage accompanied by Free Jazz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Pollock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pollock.
Linewood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pollock misses the jab.
Pollock walks into a jab.
Pollock thumps Linewood with a low kick.
Pollock scores with a spinning back kick!
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Pollock backing away here, and Linewood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pollock cracks a nice hook into Linewood's ribs.
We've been informed that Linewood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Linewood blocks the body kick.
Pollock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Linewood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands a jab to the head.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Linewood is out of range.
A nice side step and Linewood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Pollock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands a nice looking body kick.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pollock connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Linewood!
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linewood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pollock with a body shot.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Linewood off balance momentarily.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Linewood moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pollock to counter with a crisp jab.
Pollock lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Linewood's sensitive parts.
Pollock with a nice calf kick.
Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linewood.
A big left from Linewood misses.
Linewood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and Pollock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Pollock checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Linewood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollock can pounce on him.
Linewood punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood connects with a body shot.
Linewood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Linewood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linewood.
Pollock is looking to counter with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
Pollock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pollock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linewood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pollock counters with a good low kick that Linewood was not able to check.
Pollock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linewood is out of range and Pollock settles back down.
Jackson Pollock is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Linewood unleashes a big counter combination but Pollock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and Linewood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linewood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock staying out of range there.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Linewood avoided it.
Linewood tries to work over Pollock's front leg with a kick but Pollock checks it.
Pollock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pollock throws a sloppy body shot
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Linewood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Pollock throws a body kick that misses.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses.
Pollock is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Pollock misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood cracks Pollock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Linewood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pollock has got the better of the exchanges.
Pollock moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Linewood blocks the low kick.
Linewood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Pollock lands.
Pollock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Pollock throws a front kick that sends Linewood stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock blocks a jab.
Pollock throws a quick counter head kick but Linewood was just out of range.
Pollock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linewood can do to turn this around?
Pollock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pollock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pollock throws a lazy body kick
and Linewood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Linewood misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Linewood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linewood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Linewood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock scores with a nice body kick.
Linewood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pollock is able to avoid easily.
Pollock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linewood. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Linewood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linewood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Pollock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Linewood.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Pollock backing away here, and Linewood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses.
Linewood lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pollock throws a leg kick that misses.
Pollock scores with a jab. Linewood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Linewood wants to clinch.
Linewood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Pollock lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linewood. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Linewood's sensitive parts.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Pollock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linewood thinks about the counter body kick.
Pollock misses the body punch
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Linewood moves out of range as Pollock throws a body kick.
Linewood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Linewood checks a leg kick.
Linewood flicks out a counter leg kick but Pollock steps away.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Pollock counters with a quick kick to the body but Linewood blocks it.
Pollock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pollock looks to land a body kick but Linewood moved away.
Pollock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linewood lands the left hand.
Pollock throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pollock backs up against the cage.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Pollock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Linewood thuds a left hand into Pollock's body.
Pollock scores with a kick to the body.
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Linewood off balance momentarily.
Pollock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Pollock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Linewood counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Linewood misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Linewood. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Linewood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Linewood misses the shot to the body.
Linewood throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Pollock.
Well Pollock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Pollock!
Jackson Pollock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kulina (ranked 1189 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Young Prodigy (ranked 160 p4p, 195 weight class). Kulina kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Schism. On his way into the cage it seems that Justin Kulina has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justin Kulina seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Young Prodigy !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kulina slips a jab from Prodigy .
Prodigy defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Prodigy 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Prodigy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Prodigy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulina as he avoids it easily.
Prodigy lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Prodigy .
Kulina staying out of range there.
Prodigy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Prodigy throws a right hand that misses
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prodigy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prodigy lands a front kick.
Prodigy throws a head kick but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulina misses with an uppercut. Prodigy saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Prodigy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prodigy misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kulina with a hook.
Kulina slips under a jab.
Prodigy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulina half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Prodigy .
Prodigy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
No joy there for Prodigy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prodigy connects with a crisp jab.
Prodigy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prodigy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Prodigy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prodigy throws the left hand but Kulina avoids the punch easily.
Kulina is looking for a counter combo.
Prodigy dips to his left and cracks Kulina with an uppercut!
Kulina avoids the head kick by Prodigy .
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prodigy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Prodigy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prodigy misses with a looping left.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina moves away from the strike by Prodigy .
Kulina is looking to slow Prodigy down with leg kicks.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prodigy has managed to clinch.
Kulina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prodigy blocks an uppercut.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prodigy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Prodigy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prodigy .
Prodigy blocks an uppercut.
Kulina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Prodigy .
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Prodigy .
Kulina gets through Prodigy 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prodigy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prodigy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulina misses with a body punch.
Kulina can't find room to land a body shot as Prodigy controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Kulina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kulina lands a shot to the body.
Kulina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prodigy .
Prodigy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prodigy misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Prodigy fails to land.
Prodigy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prodigy is looking for a takedown.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Kulina tries to throw a body punch but Prodigy avoids it by throwing Kulina back against the cage.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Prodigy .
Prodigy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Prodigy lands with a light punch inside.
Prodigy lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prodigy tries to break free but Kulina pushes him back against the cage.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prodigy tries to work over Kulina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulina blocks an uppercut.
Prodigy working hard to break the clinch.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling him.
Prodigy misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prodigy .
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Prodigy misses with a punch on the inside.
Prodigy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Prodigy .
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prodigy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Kulina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kulina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Prodigy lands.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prodigy .
Young Prodigy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prodigy stuns Kulina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kulina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prodigy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulina in his tracks.
Prodigy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kulina throws a hook but Prodigy blocks it.
Prodigy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prodigy misses with a few strikes there.
Prodigy punishes Kulina's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina moves away from the strike by Prodigy .
Kulina is looking to chop away at Prodigy 's legs.
Prodigy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Prodigy .
An attempted straight right counter from Kulina misses the target.
Prodigy lunges at Kulina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulina's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy throws a hook but Kulina blocks it.
As Prodigy looks to move away, Kulina throws a big counter combo but Prodigy just gets out of the way.
Kulina throws a jab when Prodigy was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prodigy .
Kulina misses with a head kick.
Kulina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kulina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prodigy .
Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Prodigy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prodigy throws a lazy right hand but Kulina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulina tries to bum rush Prodigy with a series of wild strikes but Prodigy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prodigy throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulina gets a clinch.
Prodigy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kulina digs a right hand underneath Prodigy 's ribcage. Prodigy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prodigy .
Prodigy lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina blocks an uppercut.
Prodigy blocking some punches.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Prodigy .
Prodigy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prodigy misses with a body shot
and Kulina counters with a thumping low kick.
Prodigy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prodigy swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kulina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prodigy clobbers Kulina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
Prodigy connects with a looping right hand.
Kulina throws a lazy right hand but Prodigy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prodigy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulina half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by Prodigy .
Kulina defending well as Prodigy loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina.
Prodigy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kulina's head.
Prodigy throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Prodigy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prodigy scores with a punch to the head.
Kulina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Prodigy lands.
Kulina lands a jab to the head.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Prodigy moved away.
Kulina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prodigy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kulina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prodigy .
Kulina avoids the head kick by Prodigy .
An attempted straight right counter from Kulina misses the target.
Kulina misses with a straight right.
Kulina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prodigy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prodigy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses.
Kulina walks into a stiff left hand from Prodigy .
Kulina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prodigy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prodigy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulina.
Prodigy scores with a jab. Kulina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Prodigy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Prodigy throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Prodigy tests Kulina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prodigy throws an overhand right that lands on Kulina's shoulder, as Kulina tries to avoid the shot.
Prodigy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulina throws a head kick that Prodigy semi-blocks.
A left lands for Kulina.
Prodigy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prodigy looks to land a right hand but Kulina moved out of range.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Prodigy .
Kulina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prodigy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prodigy with a nice cross.
Prodigy misses with a hook.
Kulina throws the left hand but Prodigy avoids the punch easily.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Prodigy ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prodigy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulina tried to counter with a leg kick but Prodigy avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy slips a jab from Kulina.
Prodigy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulina blocks a head kick by Prodigy .
Prodigy lands a right hook to the body.
Prodigy throws a combination. Kulina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Prodigy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulina to the mat! Kulina manages to get full guard.
Kulina pushes Prodigy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina misses with a series of wild punches.
Prodigy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kulina throws a nice looking combination but Prodigy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy thuds a left hand into Kulina's body.
Prodigy catches Kulina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Prodigy lands.
Prodigy moves into the clinch.
Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but Kulina keeps him there for the moment.
Prodigy wants a takedown.
Prodigy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina blocks a body shot from Prodigy .
Kulina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prodigy wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulina manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kulina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kulina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prodigy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina struggles to land a body shot inside as Prodigy controls his hands.
Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but Kulina keeps him there for the moment.
Prodigy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
Prodigy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina looking to stall.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prodigy throws a head punch that misses.
Kulina pushes Prodigy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kulina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Prodigy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Kulina effectively controlling the action here.
Prodigy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prodigy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina tries a body shot but Prodigy blocks it.
Kulina cracks Prodigy with a nice body shot.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Prodigy 's head.
Prodigy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prodigy on the side of the head.
Prodigy throws a right and a left that Kulina avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Prodigy has his takedown stuffed
and Kulina counters with a one-two to the body.
Prodigy misses with a body punch
and Prodigy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulina lands with an uppercut that bounces Prodigy off the cage and back into range.
Prodigy shoots in but no luck this time.
Prodigy blocks a head kick by Kulina.
Prodigy misses with a low kick.
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kulina was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kulina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Kulina.
I think Kulina 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Crow (ranked 725 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Adrian Atkins (ranked 96 p4p, 152 weight class). Red Crow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Atkins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow misses with a hook.
Atkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkins rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Crow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Crow.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Atkins lands with a straight right. Crow didn't see that one coming.
Atkins swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Crow blocks a body shot from Atkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crow lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Crow.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow lands with a left to the head.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Crow blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
Atkins is working Crow over against the cage.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Atkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Atkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Crow circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Atkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Crow follows Atkins to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 803 p4p, 1117 weight class) and Cassus Fett (ranked 130 p4p, 173 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Beardsley's head back.
Beardsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Fett scores with a punch to the head.
Beardsley takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beardsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett lands with an uppercut that bounces Beardsley off the cage and back into range.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Fett tries to counter it with a takedown but Beardsley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beardsley scores with a decent looking hook.
Beardsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beardsley throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Fett throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Fett slips a jab and a cross from Beardsley.
Beardsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.
Fett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beardsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beardsley wants to control but Fett is keeping busy.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett lands with a punch from half guard.
Beardsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beardsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beardsley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is trying to control but can't.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Beardsley has hold of Fett's hands but Fett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fett prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Fett there.
Beardsley wants to control but Fett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett winds up and cracks Beardsley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fett controlling the action here.
Fett drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Fett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beardsley is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Fett there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fett is working away from the top position though.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beardsley keeps working.
Beardsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beardsley working a defensive guard but Fett passes into half guard.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beardsley is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley has his hands clasped together around Fett's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beardsley on the side of the head.
Fett takes one on the button.
Beardsley blocks a jab.
Beardsley throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beardsley.
Fett throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Fett.
Fett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beardsley's head.
Fett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beardsley counters with a series of strikes. Fett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Fett.
Fett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beardsley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fett can't get the takedown.
Beardsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fett's efforts to push away.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beardsley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fett avoiding Beardsley 's attempts to control his hands.
Beardsley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fett gets his way!
Beardsley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fett.
Beardsley trying to control the action but Fett just sinks the hooks in.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fett's guard. Nice work there by Beardsley.
Beardsley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fett is concentrating on defense, preventing Beardsley from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Beardsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Beardsley passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Beardsley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fett is surviving well by controlling Beardsley's body position as best he can.
Beardsley trying to control but Fett is having none of it.
Fett regains half guard.
Fett is looking to control Beardsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beardsley wants to free his trapped foot but Fett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beardsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beardsley.
Beardsley wants to free his trapped foot but Fett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beardsley prevents Fett from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beardsley is looking to stall here but Fett recovers full guard.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Beardsley from controlling successfully.
Fett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beardsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fett distracts Beardsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cassus Fett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beardsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beardsley has time to react.
Fett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beardsley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fett wants to control but Beardsley is keeping him busy.
Fett working the body and head with strikes.
Fett scores with punches from side control.
Beardsley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beardsley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Fett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beardsley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fett has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett trying to control but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley wants to hold on but Fett pushes him away.
Fett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beardsley is looking to improve his position but Fett isn't that keen on the idea.
Fett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beardsley?
Fett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beardsley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Beardsley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 Beardsley is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett scores with punches from side control.
Oh Beardsley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Beardsley is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
A less than humble Cassus Fett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 721 p4p, 1204 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 103 p4p, 161 weight class). Ozbourne comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Ozbourne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ozbourne fails to land.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Ozbourne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozbournes head.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Ozbourne throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozbourne.
A nice left hand lands by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Ozbourne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Ozbourne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Ozbourne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozbourne is defending well for now.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Ozbourne.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozbourne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozbournes head.
Ozbourne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rahman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Ozbourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Ozbourne tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Ozbourne circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Rahman blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman throws a hook but Ozbourne blocks it.
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Ozbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozbourne avoids it.
Ozbourne scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozbourne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozbourne is defending well for now.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozbourne.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozbourne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ozbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozbourne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman working Ozbourne over with knees to the body.
Ozbourne tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Ozbourne back against the cage.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozbourne is defending well for now.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Ozbourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozbourne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozbourne lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne manages to break the clinch.
Ozbourne slips under a jab from Rahman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozbourne thumps Rahman with a low kick.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Ozbourne.
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ozbourne as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman gets through Ozbourne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocking some punches.
A short left from Rahman.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands an elbow inside that Rahman shrugs off.
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!
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozbourne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rahman.
Rahman is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne lands a knee to the head.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne is working Rahman over against the cage.
Ozbourne lands a right hand.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Ozbourne pushes Rahman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Ozbourne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozbournes head.
Ozbourne tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Ozbourne back against the cage.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman rushes Ozbourne and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Ozbourne is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozbourne is leaning against Rahman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Ozbourne avoids the damage to the body.
Ozbourne tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman avoiding damage as Ozbourne throws knees to the body.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Ozbourne gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Ozbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozbourne avoids it.
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!
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Ozbourne's head.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Ozbourne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
Ozbourne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rahman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ozbourne misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne missing with knees to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Ozbourne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 771 p4p, 632 weight class) and Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 100 p4p, 89 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukulaku avoided it.
Man Iii is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Sukulaku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sukulaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku lands a head kick!
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Man Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukulaku just manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
letting Man Iii counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku sizes up Man Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sukulaku misses with a left hand
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Man Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sukulaku's knee momentarily.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man Iii counters with a left to the body.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Man Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sukulaku's knee momentarily.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii goes for a small jab and connects. Now Man Iii goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Sukulaku stumbles back but Man Iii runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Sukulaku to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Sukulaku will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yip Man Iii!
Yip Man Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Bass (ranked 487 p4p, 651 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 75 p4p, 95 weight class). Bass's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down With The Sickness. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass connects with a jab.
Jones with a nice cross.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bass.
Bass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Bass connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bass tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Bass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bass counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
Bass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bass.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bass looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bass saw that one coming.
Bass misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones checks a low kick from Bass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Bass had a free shot at his head there.
Bass digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Bass misses the jab.
Bass lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
A low kick from Bass is predictable there
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Bass does it's job there.
Jones takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Bass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bass scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
That kick from Bass tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As Bass backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bass manages to avoid it all.
Bass misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Bass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Bass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Bass.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bass is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bass lands a slapping body shot.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Bass finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Bass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Bass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bass has got the better of the exchanges.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Bass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bass throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Bass.
Bass wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bass.
Bass lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bass.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Bass avoids it this time.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bass jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Bass tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass lands a head shot.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bass. Jones shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bass.
Bass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bass to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Bass.
Jones cracks Bass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bass cracks Jones with a good jab.
Bass thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Bass is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bass scores with a jab.
Bass throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones is rocked!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bass.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
You can see that Jones has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jones checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones cracks Bass with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bass to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Bass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bass scores with a body shot.
Bass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bass lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Bass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bass lands the left hand.
Bass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Bass dominated that second round.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bass wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bass with a body shot.
Bass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bass misses with a body punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Bass. That snapped Jones's head back.
Bass misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bass scoring well with a low kick there.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bass with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bass staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bass as he connects with a hook.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jones tenderised Bass's leg. Bass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Bass throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Bass misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones slips under a jab.
Bass just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bass.
Bass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Bass crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Bass back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bass scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ronnie Bass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bass.
Bass keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Bass misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bass! Jones lets Bass back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bass jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Bass misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a huge right that knocks Bass out cold! Jones is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Chin. Power.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 131 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 18 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkov 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.
Sitsongrit has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Volkov has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Volkov over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Volkov's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
Volkov looks winded!
Sitsongrit is working Volkov over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Sitsongrit pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Volkov rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Volkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Volkov.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov looks to clinch
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Volkov avoids it.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkov's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Volkov's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Volkov trying to control the position but Sitsongrit manages to sink in the hooks.
Sitsongrit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
Volkov tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control.
What can Volkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit controlling the position well here. Volkov rolled but Sitsongrit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Volkov wants to escape the position.
Sitsongrit controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sitsongrit is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Volkov shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 53 p4p, 65 weight class) and Konrad Wagner (ranked 8 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Wagner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Wagner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wagner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wagner jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
Wagner scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Wagner throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
A lazy left from Matsuzaka finds it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Matsuzaka blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Wagner tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Wagner.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Wagner throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuzaka lands with a straight right. Wagner didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner lands a jab to the head.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuzaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner staying out of range there.
It seemed like Wagner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wagner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagner throws a lazy body kick
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Matsuzaka cracks Wagner with a good jab.
Wagner misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throws a fast counter high kick but Matsuzaka manages to duck under it in time.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wagner checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Wagner feints a counter leg kick.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Wagner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wagner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Matsuzaka.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Wagner tries to land a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Wagner throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Wagner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wagner motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Wagner feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Wagner blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Wagner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Konrad Wagner just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Wagner in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner digs a right hand into Matsuzaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuzaka's gas tank.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Konrad Wagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka has Wagner pressed against the cage, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Wagner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsuzaka.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wagner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
Wagner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy body kick
and Wagner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuzaka's knee momentarily.
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!
Wagner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagner takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wagner momentarily.
Wagner throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a three punch combo!
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Wagner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Matsuzaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsuzaka jabs at Wagner's body.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wagner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wagner punishes Matsuzaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuzaka 's knee.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner throws a big counter head kick but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Matsuzaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Wagner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is looking for a counter combo.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Wagner breaks away and moves out of range.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuzaka 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 Wagner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wagner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner lands a head kick!
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsuzaka scrambles back to his feet.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wagner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Konrad Wagner 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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