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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eusebio Montoya (ranked 4287 p4p, 4303 weight class) and Sacrificial Lamb Jr (ranked 160 p4p, 161 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eusebio Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb Jr is looking to chop away at Montoya's legs.
Montoya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Lamb Jr misses
and Montoya counters with an outside leg kick.
Lamb Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montoya.
Montoya is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lamb Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lamb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamb Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montoya moves out of range of the leg kick from Lamb Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr digs a good body shot into Montoya's ribs.
Lamb Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya thinks about countering with a body kick.
Montoya swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamb Jr.
Sacrificial Lamb Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Lamb Jr.
And Montoya counters with a quick kick to the body but Lamb Jr blocks it.
Lamb Jr throws a solid leg kick but Montoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr tries a low kick but Montoya avoids it.
Montoya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lamb Jr scores with a nice strike.
Lamb Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
A cross from Lamb Jr lands.
A good leg kick by Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr misses with a straight right.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Montoya's front leg with a kick but Montoya checks it.
Lamb Jr clinches with his opponent.
Lamb Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
A short right from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Montoya blocks a body shot from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lamb Jr.
A short right from Lamb Jr on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamb Jr 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 8:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 8:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 1535 p4p, 2400 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 208 p4p, 311 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Silva clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Kuznetsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov 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.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznetsov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
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!
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuznetsov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Kuznetsov is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva regains half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov works his way into side control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Kuznetsov off! Kuznetsov jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuznetsov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Kuznetsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
 Silva is rocked!
Kuznetsov gets to his feet and stands over Silva, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Silva felt that one! Kuznetsov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Silva from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Aleks Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1903 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 212 p4p, 274 weight class). Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. Godefroy Courtial could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Petrov's chin.
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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 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Courtial.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov 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.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial 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.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petrov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Courtial misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Petrov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Courtial's head back.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Courtial to score with a decent uppercut.
Courtial moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Courtial moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Courtial attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Courtial catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Courtial throws a nice head kick!
Courtial throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
As Petrov looks to move away, Courtial throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Courtial tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial works the jab nicely.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Courtial's belly button to the back.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Petrov throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Courtial.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Courtial goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Courtial.
Courtial is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Courtial lands a jab to the head.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Petrov is rocked!
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
A big right from Courtial misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Courtial's leg but Courtial calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Courtial.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial slips under a jab from Petrov.
Courtial went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Courtial cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov motions for Courtial to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial misses the jab.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Courtial fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Courtial pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Courtial is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Courtial.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands an uppercut.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial pushes Petrov against the cage. Courtial is working some dirty boxing. Courtial pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Courtial moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 1538 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Antonio Zetsika (ranked 169 p4p, 195 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come out to play . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsika moves into the clinch.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Zetsika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright is struggling to control the position.
Zetsika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zetsika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zetsika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zetsika lands in his opponent's guard.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright controlling Zetsika's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to control the position.
Zetsika tries to stand but Wright is controlling from the bottom.
Zetsika tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zetsika cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zetsika 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.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Zetsika.
Zetsika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zetsika closes the distance and clinches.
Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Zetsika drops back down to his feet.
Zetsika breaks the clinch.
Zetsika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zetsika misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zetsika takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
Zetsika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Zetsika.
Wright drops Zetsika with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zetsika looks back up at him and smiles so Wright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zetsika is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Wright engages and cracks Zetsika with a massive lead left hook - Zetsika tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Wright is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleon Wright !
Our winner, Cleon Wright , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 821 p4p, 1036 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 125 p4p, 144 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 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dvalishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Smith connects with a high kick.
It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dvalishvili sprawls well.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Dvalishvili avoids it this time.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dvalishvili forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Dvalishvili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is trying to push Dvalishvili away but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
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!
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dvalishvili. That did some damage!
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili missing with knees to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith stalling.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to stall.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Dvalishvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Dvalishvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith dives in and grabs Dvalishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Dvalishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dvalishvili.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Dvalishvili is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Dvalishvili's guard.
Smith won't allow Dvalishvili to sweep him here.
Dvalishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili 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 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1021 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 162 p4p, 302 weight class). Broderick has chosen Mind by Savanah as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk blocks a jab.
Broderick throws a nice head kick!
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broderick looks to land a body kick but Kirk moved away.
Kirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Broderick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Kirk is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Broderick throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broderick 's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Broderick gets through Kirk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Broderick has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Broderick or not.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Broderick .
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broderick .
A short uppercut from Broderick .
Broderick lands an uppercut.
Broderick looking to slow down the pace here.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broderick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick leaning against his opponent.
Broderick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk working aggressively here.
Broderick lands a shoulder strike.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirk is defending well for now.
Kirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broderick tries a knee to the head but Kirk blocks it.
Broderick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Broderick wants to stall.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
Kirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Broderick .
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Kirk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick has Kirk pressed against the cage.
Broderick manages to break the clinch.
Kirk tries to score with a low kick but Broderick moves his leg out of the way.
Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Broderick 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirk under the eye.
Broderick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirk missing with a left hand there. Broderick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirk lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Kirk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kirk swings widly with a right hand
and Broderick counters with a straight right hand.
Kirk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Kirk counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Kirk misses with a lunging right hand
and Broderick counters with a good low kick that Kirk was not able to check.
Nice jab there from Kirk.
Kirk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Broderick .
Kirk misses with a straight right.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broderick throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirk tests Broderick 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Broderick connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Broderick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirk finds it's way round the side to connect with Broderick 's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Broderick .
Broderick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broderick .
Broderick throws out a counter right but Kirk avoids it with no problem.
Broderick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk.
Broderick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Broderick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Broderick misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Broderick .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broderick at a distance.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Despite the aggression on Broderick 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broderick was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
Kirk lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kirk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broderick doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broderick .
Kirk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Broderick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kirk is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Kirk.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Kirk connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Broderick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is looking to slow Broderick down with leg kicks.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kirk throws a body punch but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broderick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Broderick .
Kirk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Broderick misses with a straight right.
Kirk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirk looks to throw the jab but Broderick is out of range.
Broderick thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirk misses the target.
Kirk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Broderick counters with a three punch combo that has Kirk backing up. Kirk nods at Broderick to acknowledge the strikes.
Kirk lands with a good body shot.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirk misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Broderick struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Broderick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Broderick can't break the clinch.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Broderick .
A left hand lands to the body for Broderick .
Kirk is leaning against Broderick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Broderick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Broderick takes a shot to the head.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Broderick landing knees to the body.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Broderick misses with the head strike.
Broderick blocking some punches.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Kirk.
Broderick lands a nice uppercut.
Broderick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Broderick throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Broderick throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Broderick .
James Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broderick in his tracks.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirk scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk cracks Broderick with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirk misses the target.
Kirk tries to clinch but Broderick is having none of it.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Kirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Broderick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Broderick misses
and Kirk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirk.
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Kirk.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Broderick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Broderick .
Broderick with a knee to the head.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Broderick controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk tries to work over Broderick 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirk avoids it.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick lands a nice uppercut.
Broderick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter Broderick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Broderick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Broderick .
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Broderick has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk tries a body shot but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Kirk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick crunches a lovely knee into Kirk's ribcage.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Broderick obliges.
Kirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Broderick works on Kirk's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Broderick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirk avoids the damage to the body.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Broderick or not.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Broderick blocking some punches.
Kirk letting Broderick take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 James Kirk.
I think Kirk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
A victorious James Kirk 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 Tytus Aleksy (ranked 933 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 125 p4p, 218 weight class). Segura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mystic Rick - Press Conference. Rick Segura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Segura.
Aleksy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Aleksy.
Segura shoots in but Aleksy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aleksy moves away.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura goes for a double leg but Aleksy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aleksy continues to drive forward.
Aleksy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksy as Segura shoots in.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura misses the jab.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aleksy.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Segura lunges at Aleksy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aleksy's hand.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aleksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksy lands a nice hook to Segura's body. Segura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aleksy avoids it really well and circles away.
Segura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Segura takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aleksy throws out the jab.
Segura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy misses with a hook
and Segura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aleksy!
Segura is putting a hurting on Aleksy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aleksy taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
Aleksy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Segura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Segura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Aleksy seems a little lost for a moment, as Segura dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy is trying to buck Segura off.
Aleksy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aleksy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aleksy dodges the ground and pound from Segura.
Aleksy is not content to let Segura control the position.
Aleksy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Segura landing strikes.
Aleksy taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
Aleksy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Segura.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aleksy is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
Aleksy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Segura connects with a decent elbow.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksy keeps working.
Segura controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Segura tries for a takedown but Aleksy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Segura throws a shot from downtown. Aleksy moves away and avoids it.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Tytus Aleksy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aleksy slaps away a takedown attempt from Segura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleksy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Segura. Segura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Segura shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksy sprawls well. He's pushed Segura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segura takes one on the button.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aleksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Segura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksy. Segura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Segura lands with a hook. Aleksy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aleksy is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Aleksy circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segura can do to turn this around?
Segura checks a low kick from Aleksy.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aleksy lands with a right hand.
Aleksy jabs Segura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aleksy defends it well.
Aleksy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aleksy defends it well.
Aleksy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Segura.
A jab from Segura misses.
Aleksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy thows a body kick. Segura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aleksy connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown. Aleksy fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Segura postures up in Aleksy's guard and throws a big left but Aleksy blocks it.
Aleksy keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aleksy is looking to stand up but Segura isn't so interested in that idea.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Aleksy blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aleksy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aleksy. That's going to slow Segura down.
Aleksy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Segura moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with a jab. Segura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksy to the mat! Aleksy manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Segura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Aleksy blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tytus Aleksy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
A jab from Segura does it's job there.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Aleksy's defenses.
Segura blocks the body kick.
Aleksy misses the jab.
Segura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aleksy tries to avoid it but Segura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aleksy to the ground. Aleksy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Segura throws a good cross that connects.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Segura counters with a single leg into guard. Aleksy didn't expect that.
Aleksy wants to stand up but Segura is controlling him.
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy wants to stand and escape but Segura is having none of it.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Aleksy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segura is controlling him.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aleksy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Segura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to bum rush Segura with a series of wild strikes but Segura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Segura 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.
Segura looks for a takedown but Aleksy sprawls well.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Segura slips a straight right by Aleksy.
A jab lands there for Segura.
Aleksy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Aleksy lands but Segura takes it in his stride.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Aleksy.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy looks to score with a jab to the body but Segura is just out of range.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aleksy throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Segura's body.
Segura slips under a jab.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Aleksy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Segura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aleksy in his tracks.
Segura checks a leg kick nicely.
Aleksy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Segura slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tytus Aleksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Segura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aleksy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy tries a head kick but it misses.
Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksy to the mat! Aleksy manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.
Aleksy keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura throws a strike but Aleksy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Segura wants to sweep here but Aleksy controlling him for the moment.
Aleksy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Segura, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tytus Aleksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aleksy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!
A victorious Tytus Aleksy 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 401 p4p, 332 weight class) and Apollo Aarnio (ranked 56 p4p, 50 weight class). MacArthur Jnr's entrance music is barbarian pipe band. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 43 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
Aarnio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Aarnio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the combination.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aarnio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Aarnio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
Aarnio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Aarnio strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aarnio.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aarnio. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
letting Aarnio counter with a right hand.
Aarnio defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Aarnio lands a big right hand that sends MacArthur Jnr crashing to the mat! Aarnio stays standing though and waves MacArthur Jnr back to his feet!
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Aarnio moves out of range.
Aarnio fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aarnio at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Aarnio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Aarnio.
A nice side step and Aarnio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aarnio tries to bum rush MacArthur Jnr with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacArthur Jnr lands a two punch combo.
Aarnio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Aarnio ducks down to avoid it.
Aarnio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aarnio walks into a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from MacArthur Jnr misses its intended target.
Aarnio moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aarnio! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aarnio counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Aarnio!
Apollo Aarnio 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 348 p4p, 283 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 39 p4p, 34 weight class). Jean Baptiste has chosen Born on the Bayou as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste delivers a nice body kick.
Joseph is looking to land body kicks.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph lands a high kick!
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just a bunch of gays in the buildup to the fight.
Joseph throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick.
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph works on Jean Baptiste's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jean Baptiste creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the position but instead, Joseph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jean Baptiste into the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Jean Baptiste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Joseph cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well.
Jean Baptiste doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Joseph tries to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph blocks the body kick.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
As Jean Baptiste backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph tests Jean Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Joseph catches Jean Baptiste right on the button with a cross.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Baptiste takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jean Baptiste scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body kick.
Joseph with a jab.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Jean Baptiste is avoiding it.
Jean Baptiste flicks out a counter leg kick but Joseph steps away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph tries to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph wants to slow Jean Baptiste down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jean Baptiste swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jean Baptiste. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jean Baptiste.
Joseph is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Joseph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph 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.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice strike.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph seems to have got his legs back now.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jean Baptiste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Jean Baptiste was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jean Baptiste clinches.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Jean Baptiste's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
Joseph presses Jean Baptiste against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste avoiding damage.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is working Joseph over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste throws a head punch that misses.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jean Baptiste.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jihadi Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jean Baptiste as the two fighters clinch.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
I think Joseph 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 19 p4p, 110 weight class) and Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 3 p4p, 16 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lunges at Wagner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagner's hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Matsuzaka's leg. Matsuzaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Wagner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Matsuzaka darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsuzaka blocks the leg kick.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
A low kick from Matsuzaka misses
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsuzaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wagner - the referee stops the clock and Matsuzaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wagner. Matsuzaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Wagner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner is looking to control Matsuzaka's arms but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsuzaka avoided it.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Wagner 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.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Wagner looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Wagner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
A lazy body kick from Wagner
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wagner there.
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wagner's efforts to push away.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wagner's defenses.
It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a body kick that stops Matsuzaka in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that misses.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsuzaka avoided it.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
It looks like Wagner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuzaka throws a wild body kick that Wagner sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner throws a lazy head kick
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wagner.
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka keeps Wagner at a distance using the push kick.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Wagner knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Konrad Wagner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Good leg kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Wagner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Matsuzaka scores with a kick to the body.
Wagner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Matsuzaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wagner.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wagner scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsuzaka blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuzaka drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
Wagner controlling the action here for a moment.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka tries a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Wagner lands with a right hand.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wagner is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsuzaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Wagner.
Wagner scores with a jab.
Matsuzaka rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Wagner looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Matsuzaka slams his shin into Wagner's torso.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Wagner slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wagner looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Keisuke Matsuzaka 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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