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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Knightley (ranked 4288 p4p, 4309 weight class) and Leon Knightley (ranked 155 p4p, 156 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 Montreal, Conrad Knightley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Leon Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Conrad Knightley.
Leon Knightley throws out a counter right but Conrad Knightley avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon Knightley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Conrad Knightley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leon Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon Knightley blocks a jab.
Leon Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and Conrad Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leon Knightley moves out of range as Conrad Knightley strikes.
Conrad Knightley slips a straight right by Leon Knightley.
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.
Conrad Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Leon Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Leon Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Conrad Knightley misses the target.
Conrad Knightley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leon Knightley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Knightley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conrad Knightley 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Knightley!
An out of breath Conrad Knightley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaud Brown (ranked 3155 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 283 p4p, 269 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynaud Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a leg kick but Luokkamaki checks it.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown lands a nice hook to Luokkamaki's body. Luokkamaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Luokkamaki misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Luokkamaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Luokkamaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luokkamaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luokkamaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Luokkamaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Luokkamaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luokkamaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Luokkamaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Luokkamaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luokkamaki is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown sets himself, and Luokkamaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luokkamaki moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Reynaud Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Luokkamaki is just out of range.
Brown swings for the body but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Luokkamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luokkamaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Luokkamaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown scores with a jab. Luokkamaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Luokkamaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Luokkamaki moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the body
and Luokkamaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown throws a hook but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Brown avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Luokkamaki throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luokkamaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Luokkamaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown tries a body shot but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Luokkamaki controls the action.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Luokkamaki controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luokkamaki.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luokkamaki.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Luokkamaki's shoulder, as Luokkamaki tries to avoid the shot.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Luokkamaki with an uppercut!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Luokkamaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynaud Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Luokkamaki's head.
Luokkamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Luokkamaki blocks a jab.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Luokkamaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luokkamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luokkamaki momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luokkamaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Luokkamaki lands with a nice body punch.
Luokkamaki loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luokkamaki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Luokkamaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Luokkamaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luokkamaki throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Luokkamaki coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown slips under a jab from Luokkamaki.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luokkamaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luokkamaki throws a shot to the body.
Brown defending well as Luokkamaki loads up on a big left hand.
Luokkamaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Luokkamaki slips the punch.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with an uppercut.
Luokkamaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Luokkamaki takes one on the button.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Luokkamaki loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
Luokkamaki throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Luokkamaki misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luokkamaki throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luokkamaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown 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.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown 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.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luokkamaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luokkamaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luokkamaki misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Luokkamaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Luokkamaki tries to avoid it.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luokkamaki on the side of the head.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to the head.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luokkamaki can do to turn this around?
Brown moves out of range as Luokkamaki strikes.
Nice defenses there by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luokkamaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luokkamaki looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luokkamaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Luokkamaki off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luokkamaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luokkamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Brown misses.
Luokkamaki wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Luokkamaki rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A nice left hand lands by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Luokkamaki's head.
Luokkamaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki prevents a body shot from Brown.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown cracks Luokkamaki with a nice body shot.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luokkamaki's elbow.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luokkamaki tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luokkamakis head.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynaud Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown is leaning against Luokkamaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luokkamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Luokkamaki.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luokkamaki's elbow.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown tries a body shot but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jere Luokkamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
Luokkamaki pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynaud Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaud Brown!
Reynaud Brown 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 Aleksander Kowalczyk (ranked 24416 p4p, 1721 weight class) and Adrian Sterling (ranked 459 p4p, 159 weight class). Sterling has chosen Snake by Lil Keed as his entrance music. Adrian Sterling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksander Kowalczyk'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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sterling throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a combination
and Sterling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kowalczyk's guard.
Sterling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sterling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Sterling might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Sterling 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sterling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sterling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sterling is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kowalczyk!
That's four 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.
Sterling controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
More stalling from Sterling.
Sterling is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalczyk. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalczyk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kowalczyk won't be happy with that.
Kowalczyk being controlled for a moment.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kowalczyk is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sterling yanks on the arm and Kowalczyk is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sterling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dukic (ranked 3241 p4p, 1719 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 405 p4p, 230 weight class). The key to victory for Bruno Dukic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Dukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakansson. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Hakansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dukic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hakansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Dukic lands.
Dukic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dukic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bruno Dukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakansson. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson misses with a takedown
and Dukic counters with a straight right hand.
Dukic darts in and clinches Hakansson up against the cage.
Hakansson blocks an uppercut.
Dukic is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakansson gets an underhook and turns Dukic into the cage.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Hakansson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dukic can't fight it off and eventually Hakansson manages to take the fight to the floor. Dukic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hakansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hakansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hakansson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hakansson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hakansson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukic sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukic trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic is defending against the submission attempts here by Hakansson.
Hakansson controlling the action here.
Dukic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hakansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukic is defending against the submission attempts here by Hakansson.
Hakansson stalling away here and it's allowed Dukic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dukic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hakansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukic is retaining full guard.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakansson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hakansson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hakansson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hakansson wants to control but Dukic is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson stalling.
Dukic pushes Hakansson off looking to stand but Hakansson dives back in and keeps control.
Hakansson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hakansson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hakansson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hakansson not doing much here.
Hakansson 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.
Hakansson wants to take a breather but Dukic is having none of it.
Jack Hakansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson seems to be working for a kimura but Dukic defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hakansson controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakansson. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Hakansson circles away.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Hakansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dukic counters with a left to the body.
Dukic tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Bruno Dukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but Dukic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakansson scores with a takedown into Dukic's guard.
Dukic wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hakansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hakansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dukic as Hakansson shoots in.
Dukic lands with a right hand.
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.
Dukic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bruno Dukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Dukic clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Hakansson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hakansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dukic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Dukic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dukic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land.
Dukic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakansson blocks an uppercut.
Dukic prevents the takedown attempt.
Hakansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dukic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hakansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dukic's waist but Dukic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakansson off to one side.
Hakansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Dukic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakansson misses with a double jab
and Dukic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruno Dukic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dukic to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Hakansson with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic moves into the clinch.
Dukic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dukic gets underhooks to prevent Hakansson's takedown attempt.
Hakansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dukic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hakansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hakansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Hakansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dukic moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Dukic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dukic misses with a knee to the head.
Dukic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Hakansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Dukic manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakansson.
Hakansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Hakansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson has his takedown stuffed
and Dukic counters with a stiff right hand.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Hakansson pushes him off.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Hakansson is avoiding it.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakansson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dukic counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakansson.
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dukic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Hakansson is avoiding it.
Hakansson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dukic with a body shot.
Hakansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakansson! But no joy.
Hakansson shoots and misses
and Dukic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Hakansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dukic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dukic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hakansson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hakansson!
After the big win, Jack Hakansson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Smif (ranked 1861 p4p, 2135 weight class) and Sam Bass (ranked 199 p4p, 228 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bass!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
Bass looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bass missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Bass's head but Bass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Will Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bass's head backwards.
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!
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif is looking to wear down Bass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bass scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smif misses the jab.
Smif misses with a lunging right hand
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smif's head backwards.
Smif tries to clinch up
and Bass counters with a nice body shot.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Bass defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Bass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smif with a body shot.
A big left from Smif misses.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
The crowd cheers as Bass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smif doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smif is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass dips to his left and cracks Smif with an uppercut!
Smif misses with a body punch
and Bass counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smif out cold! What a finish! Bass is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phoenix, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 1790 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Homer Greatrix (ranked 240 p4p, 424 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Greatrix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Greatrix.
Peramaki clinches up with Greatrix and pushes him back against the cage.
Greatrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greatrix loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greatrix.
Greatrix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greatrix defends it easily.
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard.
Greatrix wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.
Greatrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peramaki dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatrix is looking for a triangle but Peramaki pushes his legs off easily.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix wants to get back to full guard but Peramaki has mounted him!
Peramaki has hold of Greatrix's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Greatrix manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Peramaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Greatrix can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greatrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peramaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Peramaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix is looking for a sweep. Peramaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greatrix has a hand on Peramaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peramaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Peramaki prevents Greatrix from getting the reversal.
Greatrix 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.
Greatrix gets back to half guard.
Peramaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greatrix is just riding it out for now. Peramaki eventually gives up the hold.
Peramaki trying to pass the guard but Greatrix defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix gets back to full guard.
Peramaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greatrix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greatrix wants to sweep here but Peramaki controlling him for the moment.
Peramaki wants to pass the guard but Greatrix is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peramaki passes into half guard.
Greatrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peramaki advances to half guard.
Greatrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peramaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peramaki's back!
Peramaki can't escape the position.
Peramaki is working hard here to advance position.
Greatrix tightening his grip on Peramaki, looking for the choke.
Peramaki tries to escape but Greatrix has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Greatrix working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Peramaki turns into Greatrix and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
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.
Greatrix tries to clinch up but Peramaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix lands a body shot.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greatrix wants to land a leg kick but Peramaki is out of range.
A big left from Greatrix misses.
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greatrix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Peramaki slows down the pace here.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki pushes Greatrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greatrix digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Greatrix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Greatrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Homer Greatrix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peramaki pulls guard.
Greatrix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peramaki is proving hard to escape from.
Greatrix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Peramaki is defending well.
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Greatrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greatrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Peramaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
Greatrix is working for a kimura but Peramaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peramaki defends it well.
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.
Peramaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peramaki.
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greatrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greatrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peramaki is keeping the position for now.
Greatrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peramaki dives on top into guard.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix moves into full guard.
Kimmo Peramaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peramaki looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Greatrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Greatrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peramaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greatrix throws a head kick but Peramaki moves out of range.
Greatrix misses with a looping left.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Greatrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix prevents a body shot from Peramaki.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Peramaki.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Greatrix.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greatrix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Peramaki avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Greatrix - that landed with a thud.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix tries to work over Peramaki's front leg with a kick but Peramaki checks it.
Peramaki tries to keep at a distance but Greatrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Greatrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greatrix digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix rushes Peramaki and presses him up against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Greatrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Peramaki off the cage and back into range.
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greatrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatrix lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greatrix.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Greatrix.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Greatrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greatrix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Greatrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Boltzmann (ranked 1854 p4p, 2088 weight class) and Kush Cake (ranked 197 p4p, 221 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludwig Boltzmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kush Cake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boltzmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boltzmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cake blocks an uppercut.
Boltzmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boltzmann breaks the clinch.
Boltzmann ducks under a wild hook from Cake.
Cake 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.
Boltzmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cake.
It looked like Boltzmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cake misses with a looping right.
Boltzmann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boltzmann under the eye.
Boltzmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cake lands a jab to the nose.
Cake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boltzmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Boltzmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cake tests Boltzmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann 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.
Kush Cake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cake blocks a head kick by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cake takes a step back to recover.
Cake works the jab nicely.
Boltzmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cake scores with a sloppy right hand. Boltzmann should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Cake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Boltzmann misses.
Boltzmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cake takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Cake misses.
Cake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boltzmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boltzmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cake wants to clinch up but Boltzmann keeps it at a distance.
Cake lands the left hand.
Boltzmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cake.
Cake looks to throw the jab but Boltzmann is out of range.
Cake tries to clinch up but Boltzmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Cake pushes Boltzmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Cake.
Boltzmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cake scores with a nice right hand.
Cake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boltzmann gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boltzmann.
Cake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boltzmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Cake controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cake lands with a light punch inside.
Cake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boltzmann on the side of the head.
Boltzmann checks a leg kick nicely.
Boltzmann tries to clinch up
letting Cake counter with a right hand.
Boltzmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cake lands a head shot.
Cake moves into the clinch successfully.
Cake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cake blocks a body shot from Boltzmann.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boltzmann throws a head punch that misses.
Boltzmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boltzmann wants to break free but Cake has control.
Boltzmann manages to break the clinch.
Cake closes the distance but Boltzmann moves to the side
and Boltzmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cake throws a nice looking combination but Boltzmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boltzmann takes one to the chin there.
Boltzmann misses with a straight left.
Cake cracks Boltzmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cake tries to clinch but Boltzmann is having none of it.
Boltzmann throws a leg kick but Cake checks it.
Good leg kick by Cake.
Cake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Cake.
Boltzmann slips under a jab from Cake.
It looked like Boltzmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kush Cake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cake misses with a straight left.
Cake tries to bum rush Boltzmann with a series of wild strikes but Boltzmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Cake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cake.
A slow jab from Cake misses its intended target.
Boltzmann walks into a left hand.
Boltzmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boltzmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cake throws a low kick, looking for Boltzmann's leg but Boltzmann calmly moves out of range.
Cake missing with a left hand there. Boltzmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cake loads up on a big right hand but Boltzmann slips the punch.
Cake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boltzmann misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boltzmann - that will leave a mark!
Cake misses with a straight right.
And Boltzmann counters with a quick kick to the body but Cake blocks it.
Boltzmann defending well as Cake loads up on a big left hand.
Boltzmann is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Cake blocks the low kick.
Cake throws a nice looking combination but Boltzmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boltzmann. Cake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boltzmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cake's head.
Cake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boltzmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boltzmann tries to clinch but Cake moves out of range.
Cake misses with a looping left.
Boltzmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Cake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boltzmann doesn't seem phased though.
Boltzmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Cake wants to clinch up but Boltzmann keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Cake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boltzmann shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cake takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Boltzmann sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cake bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludwig Boltzmann!
A victorious Ludwig Boltzmann 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 Elinho Mineiro (ranked 1781 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Tony Luciano (ranked 191 p4p, 160 weight class). Elinho Mineiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineiro clinches.
I was talking to Mineiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mineiro.
Mineiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mineiro jumps into guard, dragging Luciano to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mineiro is trying to control the position but Luciano postures up.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Mineiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mineiro has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Luciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mineiro is keeping the position for now.
Luciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mineiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mineiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano is sitting in close to Mineiro's body. Mineiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Luciano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Luciano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mineiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elinho Mineiro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 230 p4p, 464 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Clerk Maxwell seems unphased.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a jab.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Clerk Maxwell's ribs.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clerk Maxwell slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Phuthong catches Clerk Maxwell right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
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.
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Clerk Maxwell scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clerk Maxwell with a body shot.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Phuthong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clerk Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clerk Maxwell at a distance.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Phuthong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Clerk Maxwell there.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clerk Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
A punch lands to the side of Clerk Maxwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eh Phuthong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Clerk Maxwell throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Clerk Maxwell's body. Clerk Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong walks into a straight right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Clerk Maxwell does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell thuds a left hand into Phuthong's body.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Clerk Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
James Clerk Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell lands the left hand.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Clerk Maxwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 526 p4p, 912 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 34 p4p, 52 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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12 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from McVicker. No joy for McBean on that attempt.
McVicker misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker pushes McBean up against the cage in a clinch.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
McBean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean pulls McVicker into guard.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McBean 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.
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean looking to control but McVicker passes into half guard.
McBean is trying to maintain the position but McVicker is very close to passing his half guard.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McBean trying to control here.
McVicker is pressing down on McBean's thigh, looking to free his foot. McBean is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker is taking a breather. McBean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker rushes McBean and presses him up against the cage.
McBean avoids the elbow strike from McVicker, against the cage.
McVicker throws a punch but it's blocked by McBean.
McBean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McVicker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McVicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVicker swivels and escapes.
McVicker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McBean was covering up waiting for the punch and McVicker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McVicker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McBean is proving hard to escape from.
McBean being controlled here, momentarily.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
McBean working for a triangle but McVicker defends it easily.
McVicker controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McBean circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from McBean.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
McBean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McVicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean dives in and grabs McVicker's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVicker pushes down on McBean's head and hops out.
McBean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McVicker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McBean on the side of the head.
It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from McBean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVicker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad.
McVicker throws out a counter right but McBean avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McVicker does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McBean.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McBean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McBean working away.
McVicker tries to control but McBean manages to take his back.
McVicker is in a bad position with McBean working for a choke. McVicker manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker stays in close to McBean's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McBean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBean controls McVicker momentarily but McVicker frees himself.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBean slips under a jab from McVicker.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVicker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVicker tries to clinch but McBean moves out of range.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVicker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBean avoids the body shot from McVicker.
McBean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McVicker wants to control but McBean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
McBean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McVicker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McBean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McBean is keen to just control but McVicker is a slippery customer.
McBean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McVicker defends it well.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker gets full guard.
McBean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McVicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVicker trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McVicker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McBean's guard.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McVicker wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
McVicker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBean is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean trying to control the position here.
McBean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McVicker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker passes McBean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McVicker blocks the strikes from McBean.
McVicker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for McVicker. That snapped McBean's head back.
McVicker tries to clinch there but McBean circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by McBean.
McBean lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince McVicker.
Well McVicker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
27% |
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