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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uga Buga (ranked 3124 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Needle Dick (ranked 363 p4p, 281 weight class). Dick has chosen Watch where you're going, Needle Dick! as his entrance music. Uga Buga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Needle Dick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dick eats them both and turns towards Buga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Buga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dick cracks Buga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Buga to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick drops Buga with a big left hand! Buga is injured, injured bad! Dick jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Slater (ranked 1736 p4p, 1288 weight class) and Ikuma Arishima (ranked 243 p4p, 185 weight class). Arishima has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ikuma Arishima!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arishima throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Arishima gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Arishima manages to retain guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Arishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arishima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Arishima blocks nicely.
Slater engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Arishima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Arishima!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arishima is one step ahead there.
Arishima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slater pulls Arishima in close to his closed guard and prevents Arishima from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arishima looking to pass the guard.
Arishima stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Slater controlling Arishima's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slater wants to sweep here but Arishima controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
A combination from Arishima does no damage.
Arishima throws a shot to the body.
Arishima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Arishima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slater pushes Arishima up against the cage in a clinch.
Arishima manages to break the clinch.
Slater dives in and grabs Arishima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arishima pushes down on Slater's head and hops out.
Slater tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arishima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arishima sprawls well. Arishima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Arishima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arishima leaning against his opponent.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arishima is pressed up against the cage. Slater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arishima down to the mat. Arishima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Arishima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Arishima.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arishima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arishima misses with a straight left.
Arishima thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arishima counters with a straight right hand.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Arishima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikuma Arishima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arishima punishes Slater's body with a nice straight punch.
Slater tries for a takedown but Arishima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arishima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slater closes the distance but Arishima moves to the side
and Arishima counters with a right hand to the body.
Slater moves forwards but Arishima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arishima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Arishima tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arishima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Arishima scores with a decent looking hook.
Arishima keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arishima scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater throws a poor cross that misses
and Arishima counters with a three punch combo that has Slater backing up. Slater nods at Arishima to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Arishima both land. Nice combination.
 Slater is rocked!
Arishima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Arishima counters with a nice right hand that sends Slater toppling to the canvas! Slater scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arishima finish him?!
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slater wants to clinch up but Arishima keeps it at a distance.
Arishima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Arishima counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater misses with a left hand
and Arishima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slater moves to clinch but Arishima breaks away
and Arishima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arishima is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Arishima circles away and we're back to standing.
Arishima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arishima scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arishima counters with a nice right hand that sends Slater toppling to the canvas! Slater scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arishima finish him?!
Arishima lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Arishima.
Arishima lands a head shot.
Slater is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Arishima moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikuma Arishima!
Ikuma Arishima got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aljamain Sterling (ranked 1552 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Scottie Lamez (ranked 91 p4p, 102 weight class). Sterling comes to the cage accompanied by I Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Sterling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamez to the ground. Sterling is now in Lamez's guard.
Lamez pulls Sterling in to control the position.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Sterling is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Sterling is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamez is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Lamez the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling looking to score a takedown here. Lamez is defending well but Sterling drives through and ends up in Lamez's guard.
Sterling chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez is pulling down on Sterling's head. It's preventing any offense from Sterling, at least for the moment.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Sterling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamez misses the jab.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Lamez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Lamez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Sterling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Sterling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamez is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold.
Sterling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lamez is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling is keen to just control but Lamez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lamez controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Lamez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Sterling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamez as he avoids it easily.
Aljamain Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
It looked like Sterling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling slips under a jab from Lamez.
Sterling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamez's head.
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Sterling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lamez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lamez has control of Sterling's left arm, preventing Sterling from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling pushing down on Lamez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sterling winds up and cracks Lamez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamez wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lamez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Lamez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sterling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sterling is trying to control. Lamez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamez is looking to improve his position.
Lamez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
Lamez keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamez manages to get to full guard.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Sterling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Sterling moved out of range.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sterling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterling throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sterling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Lamez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamez 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.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sterling.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamez scores with the left hand. Sterling knows he should have avoided that one.
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamez quickly recovers to half guard.
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lamez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sterling passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lamez is concentrating on defense, preventing Sterling from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sterling passes to full mount!
Lamez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamez prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lamez working to try and regain half guard.
Lamez tries to hold on but Sterling pushes him away.
Lamez is squirming around, avoiding Sterling's attempts to control the action.
Sterling avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.
Lamez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamez tries to hold on but Sterling pushes him away.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamez holds on to Sterling around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lamez is working to get back to half guard.
Sterling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sterling is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lamez is surviving well by controlling Sterling's body position as best he can.
Sterling wants to control the pace but Lamez is squirming around nicely.
Lamez is looking to improve his position but Sterling isn't that keen on the idea.
Sterling jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lamez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lamez regains half guard.
Lamez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four 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.
Sterling wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamez gets back to full guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Lamez pulls Sterling in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Sterling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterling 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Aljamain Sterling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BE Younick and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Cartwright (ranked 568 p4p, 1400 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 85 p4p, 203 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is A Pound of Flesh. A fine choice. Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Kamogawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright drops Kamogawa with a left and a right! Oh, Kamogawa is hurt - Cartwright dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Genji Kamogawa has been cut.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright looking to control but instead Kamogawa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kamogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kamogawa is a slippery customer.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Kamogawa's hands, connecting with Kamogawa's forehead.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamogawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Kamogawa's temple.
Kamogawa taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kamogawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Kamogawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Cartwright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cartwright misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cartwright throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kamogawa turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamogawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamogawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamogawa is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genji Kamogawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kamogawa stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamogawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch combination from Kamogawa misses.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Kamogawa's belly button to the back.
Cartwright cracks Kamogawa with a hook to the temple - Kamogawa is on wobbly legs here! Cartwright swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kamogawa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cartwright wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1606 p4p, 526 weight class) and Billy Crawley (ranked 243 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crawley's choice of entrance music: Jewelry - One More Time. Billy Crawley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawley as he avoids it easily.
Zaire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawley circles away.
Zaire throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawley tries to sprawl out of it but Zaire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire lands a jab to Crawley's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crawley.
Crawley defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Crawley moved out of range.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Crawley checks it
and Crawley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawley tries to avoid it but Zaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawley to the ground. Crawley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawley stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawley! But no joy.
Zaire throws a sloppy body shot
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crawley's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.
Crawley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crawley finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Crawley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire is looking to wear down Crawley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaire shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zaire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley counters with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawley tries to avoid it but Zaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawley to the ground. Crawley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaire misses with a few strikes there.
Crawley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a head kick that drops Zaire to the mat! Zaire scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Zaire is rocked!
Crawley drops Zaire with a huge uppercut! Zaire drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Crawley is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Crawley!
A victorious Billy Crawley 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lima (ranked 529 p4p, 850 weight class) and Vladimir Plusnin (ranked 80 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Basic striking
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Plusnin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Plusnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plusnin, as that shot connected.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plusnin working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Plusnin has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Plusnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plusnin is on top in guard.
Plusnin passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
I've been told that Plusnin has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Plusnin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Plusnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Plusnin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Plusnin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Plusnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lima!
Lima tries to reverse the position but Plusnin maintains control.
Plusnin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Plusnin maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plusnin unloading with bombs!
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Plusnin has a good base and remains in mount.
Plusnin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Plusnin throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Plusnin, which made it look bad.
Plusnin sizes up Lima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Plusnin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Nice sprawl there from Plusnin as Lima shoots in.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Plusnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plusnin stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Plusnin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima moves away from the strike by Plusnin.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plusnin throws out the jab.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Plusnin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plusnin swivels and escapes.
A jab from Plusnin misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plusnin with a hook.
Plusnin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Plusnin wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Vladimir Plusnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plusnin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Plusnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plusnin manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Plusnin's guard.
Plusnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Plusnin is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Plusnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plusnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is thwarting Plusnin's attempts to control the position.
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plusnin defends it well.
Plusnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plusnin is trying to control but can't.
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plusnin sees it coming and defends easily.
Plusnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Plusnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Plusnin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plusnin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plusnin is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plusnin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plusnin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plusnin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lima has picked Plusnin up and slammed him! Plusnin can't keep hold of the triangle and Lima manages to pass to side control!
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plusnin trying to control but Lima flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Plusnin tries to break free.
Plusnin showing good submission defense here.
Lima has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Plusnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lima tries for a takedown but Plusnin circles away easily
letting Plusnin counter with a right hand.
Plusnin misses with an uppercut.
Plusnin catches Lima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plusnin! But no joy.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plusnin sprawls well. Plusnin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima fails with the takedown.
Plusnin lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin with a nice cross.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plusnin.
Plusnin lands a lovely overhand right.
Plusnin cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricardo Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lima trying to control but Plusnin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plusnin is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Plusnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Plusnin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima passes into half guard.
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plusnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.
Plusnin wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Vladimir Plusnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plusnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plusnin is looking to get to half guard.
Lima tries to control but Plusnin wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to control but Plusnin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Plusnin is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plusnin is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plusnin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plusnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Vladimir Plusnin!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Vladimir Plusnin!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Plusnin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 364 p4p, 470 weight class) and Catchy Cartwright (ranked 44 p4p, 55 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Spiders as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Azevedo Souza is controlling him well.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza works his way into full mount!
Azevedo Souza prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeps trying to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cartwright wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cartwright is in real trouble.
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
Cartwright defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo Souza's arms.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Azevedo Souza working for a choke but Cartwright is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Azevedo Souza gets his hands free as Cartwright looks to control.
Azevedo Souza keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cartwright has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
Azevedo Souza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Azevedo Souza let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza looking for the RNC.
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cartwright knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cartwright for a finish.
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright stands and throws Azevedo Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartwright advances nicely into full mount.
Azevedo Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Azevedo Souza on that attempt.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cartwright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Azevedo Souza shoots in but Cartwright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch
and Cartwright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azevedo Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Azevedo Souza into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Azevedo Souza there.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cartwright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Cartwright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Azevedo Souza lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Cartwright throws a counter combo.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza connects with a jab.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.
Azevedo Souza tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a nice body shot.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Cartwright.
 It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Azevedo Souza with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Cartwright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.
Azevedo Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright prevents Azevedo Souza from moving into mount.
Cartwright is trying to buck Azevedo Souza off.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catchy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright tries to kick Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Cartwright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Azevedo Souza is controlling him
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
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 Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Well Azevedo Souza 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 214 p4p, 211 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 41 p4p, 39 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Vinogradov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vinogradov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nti keeps working.
Nti is controlling Vinogradov's trapped leg to prevent Vinogradov from advancing to side control.
Nti wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.
Vinogradov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vinogradov trying to control from Nti's half guard. Nti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nti keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Nti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nti manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Nti's guard.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
Nti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nti, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vinogradov trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti has his hands on Vinogradov's head, controlling the position.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vinogradov won't allow Nti to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vinogradov.
A punch combination from Nti misses.
Vinogradov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown
and Nti counters with a left to the body.
Vinogradov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vinogradov.
Kwame Nti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
Vinogradov dodges the punch combination from Nti.
Vinogradov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nti misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vinogradov looks to land a combination but Nti avoids it well.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinogradov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nti manages to get back to half guard.
Nti trying to control from the bottom.
Vinogradov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nti sees it coming and defends easily.
Nti is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Nti is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Nti is having none of it.
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura but Nti is defending well.
Vinogradov is working for a kimura but Nti is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Nti misses.
Vinogradov scores with a nice strike.
Vinogradov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nti counters with a nice body shot.
Nti cracks Vinogradov with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinogradov's hands.
Nti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vinogradov shoots in and drives through. Nti sprawls well.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Nti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti stuns Vinogradov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov is breathing heavily.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vinogradov cracks Nti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Vinogradov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Nti walks into a stiff left hand from Vinogradov.
Nti connects with a right hand. Vinogradov shakes it off.
It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
As Nti backs off Vinogradov throws a huge counter combo but Nti manages to avoid it all.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vinogradov.
Nti lands a nice hook to Vinogradov's body. Vinogradov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Vinogradov is looking for the big counter here.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Nti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Nti.
Kwame Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Vinogradov throws a shot to the body.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
Vinogradov works over Nti's head and body with a nice combination.
Vinogradov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nti to the mat! Nti manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti has his hands on Vinogradov's head, controlling the position.
Nti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nti, not yet.
Vinogradov is fighting to break Nti's control of his arms but Nti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vinogradov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Vinogradov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
Nti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nti misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Vinogradov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Vinogradov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nti circles away.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Vinogradov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwame Nti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
Vinogradov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti misses with a right hand
enabling Vinogradov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters with a nice body shot.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it.
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti scores with a hook to the body. Vinogradov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nti throws a right hand that Vinogradov ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinogradov also avoids with ease.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti scores with a body shot.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nti throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinogradov throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov misses with a body punch
and Nti counters with a nice body shot.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti lands with an uppercut that bounces Vinogradov off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Nti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov tries for a takedown but Nti circles away easily
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Vinogradov is rocked!
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti counters with a right hand to the body.
Nti closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vinogradov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 235 p4p, 643 weight class) and Ryder Young (ranked 35 p4p, 92 weight class). Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryder Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Newton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Newton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
Newton is rocked!
Young drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Newton's head, knocking him out cold! Young is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Highland Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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