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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garegin Balayan (ranked 835 p4p, 396 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 131 p4p, 55 weight class). Balayan comes to the cage accompanied by Troika. McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dougal McCraken has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Garegin Balayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Balayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Balayan settles back down.
Balayan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balayan checks a low kick from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Balayan misses the target.
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balayan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab from McCraken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Balayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balayan misses with a hook.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balayan misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balayan.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balayan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Balayan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balayan lands the left hand.
Balayan tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Balayan.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Balayan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Balayan's leg. Balayan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balayan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Balayan's shoulder, as Balayan tries to avoid the shot.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Balayan throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan connects with a jab.
Balayan takes one to the chin there.
Balayan misses with the body kick
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Balayan throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balayan jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Balayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Balayan walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken avoids the body shot from Balayan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Balayan with an uppercut!
Balayan connects with a right hand. McCraken shakes it off.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken slips a straight right by Balayan.
Balayan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Balayan misses its intended target.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Balayan's knee but Balayan avoids it well.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balayan.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balayan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Balayan cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balayan misses with a looping right.
Balayan misses with a straight left.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Balayan throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
Balayan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
Balayan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Balayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balayan scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken pushes Balayan away with a front kick.
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Balayan counters with a one-two to the body.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken tries a low kick but Balayan avoids it.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Balayan blocks the body kick.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balayan under the eye.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Balayan just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balayan really felt that one!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Balayan moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Balayan.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick and Balayan moves out of range easily.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Balayan.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Balayan moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Balayan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCraken throws a push kick but Balayan slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Balayan swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Balayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Balayan's head back.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Balayan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Balayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balayan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Balayan looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balayan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balayan has McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balayan.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Balayan being controlled against the cage.
Garegin Balayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCraken as Balayan tries to tie him up.
Balayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Balayan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balayan is working McCraken over against the cage.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
McCraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
A body shot lands from Balayan.
A body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
A short right from Balayan.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Balayan is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
Balayan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
Balayan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands a shot to the body.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan lands a shot to the body.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Balayan.
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balayan tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balayan digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCraken 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 953 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 133 p4p, 164 weight class). Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. Corey Smith Jr 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Smith Jr motions for Frame to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frame appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr cracks Frame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Frame connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Frame loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Frame catches Smith Jr right on the button with a cross.
Frame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Frame misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frame throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frame throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frame throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Frame takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frame jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Frame does it's job there.
Frame slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frame.
Frame misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frame swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Frame jabs at Smith Jr's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Frame connects with a jab.
Frame lands a jab.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Frame.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Frame avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Smith Jr does no damage.
Frame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frame.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Frame strikes.
Frame swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frame.
Frame scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Frame moves out of range.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frame throws out the jab.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frame to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Frame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Frame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Frame.
Frame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Frame steps away.
Frame scores with a leg kick.
Frame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Frame finds it's way through Smith Jr's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frame lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame misses with a few strikes there.
Frame loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Frame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frame blocks a low kick nicely.
Frame jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Frame.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Frame slips the punch.
Frame was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands with a cross.
Frame throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Frame.
Frame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frame misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frame thinking.
A lazy body kick from Frame
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frame doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frame misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frame lands with a good body shot.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Smith Jr lands a big uppercut and Frame crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frame looks OK. Smith Jr waves Frame back to his feet!
 Frame is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frame has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith Jr.
Oh Frame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BAM! Smith Jr delivers a spinning backfist that drops Frame like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 795 p4p, 589 weight class) and Bonerz McGee (ranked 103 p4p, 79 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden staying out of range there.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
Durden avoids the head kick by McGee.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
And McGee responds with a good body kick, but Durden manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by McGee as he checks the leg kick.
Durden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee scores with a hook.
Durden looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden with a jab.
Durden throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
And McGee responds with a good body kick, but Durden manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durden to the mat! Durden manages to get full guard.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGee's guard. Nice move by Durden!
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durden is aware though and is defending well.
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Durden has passed into side control.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Durden's best efforts.
McGee is pressing down on Durden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
Durden controlling from the top position.
Durden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGee is looking to regain half guard here but Durden keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durden gets to mount! McGee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee regains half guard.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGee is looking for a triangle here but Durden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Durden backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Durden manages to avoid it all.
McGee lands a head kick!
Durden is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden looks for the body kick but McGee saw that one coming.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
Durden motions for McGee to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but McGee moves his leg out of the way.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durden moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
McGee moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durden defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Durden.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden blocks the body kick.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGee sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Durden feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Bonerz McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McGee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durden taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard.
Bonerz McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Durden is wriggling around but McGee manages to pass to half guard.
McGee throws a strike but Durden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durden looking to control.
Durden pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden is trying to keep McGee in close.
McGee throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGee's guard. Nice move by Durden!
McGee looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
McGee is looking for a triangle here but Durden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
McGee misses the jab.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there
and McGee counters with a head kick. That will keep Durden thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGee is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden connects with the punch.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Bonerz McGee 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.
Durden tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden prevents a body shot from McGee.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden working aggressively here.
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
Durden moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
McGee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durden pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
McGee content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden working a defensive guard here.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bonerz McGee.
I've got McGee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonerz McGee!
A victorious Bonerz McGee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 610 p4p, 830 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 83 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig lands with a cross.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Blood^and^Guts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig misses with some punches.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
King misses with the head strike.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocks an uppercut.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
King lands a shot to the body.
Nig misses with some punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from King.
Nig working aggressively here.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocks an uppercut.
King digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig blocks a body shot from King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Nig has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nig can turn it around.
King lands with a left to the head.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nig looks winded!
King lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from King.
Nig misses with the head strike.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands a shot to the body.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from King on the inside.
 Nig is rocked!
King lands with a light punch inside.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from King.
King lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nig to his knees! King keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley King!
Harley King 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 302 p4p, 337 weight class) and Dakota Bohi (ranked 39 p4p, 46 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Bohi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohi tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Bohi looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bohi just manages to avoid it.
Bohi misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Bohi's legs.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohi thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a leg kick.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bohi avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Bohi's legs.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohi.
Bohi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bohi's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bohi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohi moves away.
Bohi wants to clinch but Raharuhi slips to the side
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bohi misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Bohi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi checks it.
It seemed like Bohi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi works Bohi's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Bohi blocks the low kick.
Bohi throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi wants to slow Bohi down by chopping away at his legs.
Bohi wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Bohi scores with a body shot.
Bohi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bohi.
Bohi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Raharuhi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohi takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bohi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Bohi moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Bohi avoids it.
Bohi instigates a clinch.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
I was talking to Raharuhi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bohi lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohi.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Bohi lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi is working Bohi over against the cage.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Bohi works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bohi.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Bohi lands with a left to the head.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Raharuhi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bohi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bohi 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.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bohi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bohi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bohi. Bohi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Bohi down.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi digs a good hook to Raharuhi's body.
Bohi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bohi throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bohi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bohi looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Bohi.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bohi on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bohi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Bohi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bohi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bohi.
Raharuhi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bohi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohi looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohi can do to turn this around?
Bohi tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bohi thuds a left hand into Raharuhi's body.
A head kick misses from Bohi.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohi lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Bohi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Bohi.
Bohi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bohi moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Bohi connects with a body shot.
Bohi misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi checks it.
Bohi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Bohi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bohi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bohi has managed to clinch.
Bohi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Dakota Bohi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raharuhi as Bohi tries to tie him up.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Bohi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Bohi.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Bohi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBohi.
A head kick misses from Bohi.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bohi with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Bohi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Bohi misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bohi throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bohi tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Bohi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bohi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Bohi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Bohi tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Bohi checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Bohi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bohi walks into a left hand.
Bohi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bohi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bohi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bohi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Bohi closes the distance and pushes Raharuhi back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi cracks Bohi with a nice body shot.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakota Bohi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Raharuhi works on Bohi's body with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi pushes Bohi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bohi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raharuhi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bohi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raharuhi rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bohi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bohi misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Bohi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Bohi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bohi tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bohi misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bohi looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Bohi didn't see that one coming.
Bohi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Bohi jumps back.
Bohi misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Bohi's head back.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bohi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Bohi moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bohi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bohi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dakota Bohi had this to say: 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run.
*Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 572 p4p, 438 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 12 p4p, 17 weight class). Smith has chosen Song 2 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with the body kick
and Tua counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tua .
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tua is rocked!
 It looks like David Tua has been cut.
That kick from Smith tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith looks for the body kick but Tua saw that one coming.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tua .
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith 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.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Tua is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tua scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Tua tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith pushes Tua away with a front kick.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tua lands a head kick!
Smith lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. Smith waves Tua back to his feet!
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it.
Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Crack! A monster head kick from Smith and Tua falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith!
John Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q $100 w/ Proof in his post fight interview.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Parker checks a leg kick.
DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters by clinching up.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker misses with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker lands a body shot.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker throws a low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker feints and then cracks DeSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSilva down.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSilva is defended easily by Parker.
DeSilva cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a body kick that misses
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker is trying to stand up here but DeSilva is controlling him well.
DeSilva wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker taking shots to the head.
DeSilva wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilva controlling from mount.
DeSilva landing strikes, looking to finish!
DeSilva controlling the pace for now.
DeSilva tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeSilva looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Parker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is trying to stand up.
DeSilva with the ground and pound from mount.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! DeSilva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Parker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker jabs at DeSilva's body.
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Parker blocking some punches.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
DeSilva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Parker's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker is pushing DeSilva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva leaning against his opponent.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but Parker instead regains half guard.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but Parker defending well.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
DeSilva lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSilva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Parker pushes DeSilva off and gets back to his feet.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Parker.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker punishes DeSilva's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
DeSilva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Parker throws a low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Parker moves away from the strike by DeSilva.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
Parker takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on DeSilva's head and hops out.
Parker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeSilva rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSilva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parker quickly recovers to half guard.
DeSilva trying to advance position but Parker counters by regaining guard.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker cracks DeSilva with a good jab.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSilva.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker looks to land a body kick but DeSilva moved away.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker slips a jab from DeSilva.
Parker throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
Parker is looking to chop away at DeSilva's legs.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Parker tenderised DeSilva's leg. DeSilva is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker with the inside leg kick.
DeSilva avoids a kick to the body.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeSilva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSilva finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
Parker stuns DeSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
DeSilva scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeSilva has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva fails to pull guard.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 34 p4p, 167 weight class) and Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 4 p4p, 21 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spud might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Havana. Bobblehead has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! in the buildup to the fight.
Spud scores with the left hand. Bobblehead knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Bobblehead scores with a nice strike.
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Nice shot lands for Spud.
Bobblehead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Spud.
Spud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bobblehead's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spud wants to land a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Bobblehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spud. Spud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead fails with the takedown.
Bobblehead defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Bobblehead feints and as Spud raises his hands in defense, Bobblehead changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
Bobblehead postures up in Spud's guard and throws a big left but Spud blocks it.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Spud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobblehead is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead with a nice head shot there.
Bobblehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobblehead is controlling him.
Bobblehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spud pulls Bobblehead in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobblehead from doing any damage or advancing position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bobblehead working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bobblehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Spud blocks nicely.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Bobblehead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Spud blocks nicely.
Spud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud lands a nice hook to Bobblehead's body. Bobblehead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobblehead lands with an overhand left.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as Bobblehead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spud thumps Bobblehead with a low kick.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Bobblehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud throws a leg kick but Bobblehead moved away.
Bobblehead let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Bobblehead avoided it.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobblehead. That did some damage!
Spud looks to land a left hand but Bobblehead moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a body kick.
Spud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bobblehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Spud throws a low kick but Bobblehead moves out of range easily.
Spud takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Bobblehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Bobblehead
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobblehead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bobblehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bobblehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Jab by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobblehead tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobblehead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud scores with a jab to the head.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud misses with a body kick.
Bobblehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead throws a right hand that Spud ducks under and follows up with a left that Spud also avoids with ease.
Spud is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spud punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobblehead.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobblehead off the cage and back into range.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobblehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
A clash of legs there as Spud blocks the low kick.
Bobblehead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bobblehead misses with a hook.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobblehead can do to turn this around?
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.
Spud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Spud has wrist control.
Spud is trying to keep Bobblehead in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Bobblehead postures up in Spud's guard and throws a big left but Spud blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobblehead lands a couple of digs.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spud manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Bobblehead now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Donk. Bobblehead catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Bobblehead misses with a two punch combination.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobblehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a jab when Bobblehead was well out of range.
Spud punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Bobblehead misses
and Bobblehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Spud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bobblehead.
Spud lands a jab to the head.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spud.
Spud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bobblehead keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud throws a leg kick but Bobblehead moved away.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bobblehead.
Spud throws a hook but Bobblehead avoids it easily.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick nicely.
Bobblehead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bobblehead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spud circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Spud.
Bobblehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Bobblehead moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud backing away here, and Bobblehead unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Bobblehead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead drops his hands momentarily and Spud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud motions for Bobblehead to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bobblehead defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Bobblehead as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bobblehead moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with a wild combination.
A low kick lands for Bobblehead.
Bobblehead fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Bobblehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bobblehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead slips under a jab.
Donk. Bobblehead catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud cracks Bobblehead with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobblehead moves away.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bobblehead in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Bobblehead blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Spud.
Bobblehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead shoots in but Spud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spud digs a good hook to Bobblehead's body.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bobblehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobblehead blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud slips a jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobblehead's head.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud had his way with Bobby Bobblehead in that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spud throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Spud misses with a looping left.
And Bobblehead tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Bobblehead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobblehead throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Bobblehead's shoulder, as Bobblehead tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spud connects with the punch.
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bobblehead lands a jab.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud lands a head shot.
Bobblehead lands a slapping body shot.
Spud misses the jab.
Spud checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobblehead doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Bobblehead down.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud throws a body kick that misses
and Bobblehead counters with an outside leg kick.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead walks into a straight right hand from Spud.
A punch lands to the side of Bobblehead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobblehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bobblehead. Bobblehead obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobblehead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobblehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spud counters with an inside leg kick.
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobblehead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spud - the referee stops the clock and Bobblehead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spud. Bobblehead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Bobblehead off balance momentarily.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobblehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bobblehead misses.
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud connects with a leg kick.
Spud takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spud is rocked!
Bobblehead cracks Spud with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Spud falls to his knees and Bobblehead doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead is the new lightweight champion!
Bobby Bobblehead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 33 p4p, 118 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Hiro Manowaru 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kodjia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manowaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manowaru blocks an uppercut.
Kodjia struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Manowaru avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Kodjia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kodjia struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manowaru.
A short right from Manowaru.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Kodjia.
Manowaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Manowaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Manowaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manowaru digs a right hand into Kodjia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kodjia's gas tank.
Kodjia is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manowaru.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodjia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manowaru backwards.
Manowaru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manowaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kodjia backwards.
Manowaru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manowaru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Manowaru thuds a left hand into Kodjia's body.
Manowaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kodjia's hands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manowaru!
Manowaru 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.
Manowaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manowaru throws a front kick that sends Kodjia stumbling back into the cage.
Manowaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kodjia on the side of the head.
Kodjia walks into a left hand.
Kodjia misses the jab.
Manowaru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kodjia throws a lazy right hand but Manowaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Manowaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manowaru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kodjia. That did some damage!
Manowaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Manowaru dips to his left and cracks Kodjia with an uppercut!
Kodjia wants to clinch.
Manowaru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manowaru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manowaru slips under a jab from Kodjia.
Manowaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manowaru throws a front kick that sends Kodjia stumbling back into the cage.
Kodjia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kodjia throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kodjia on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Manowaru coming out on top.
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Manowaru moves out of range easily.
Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kodjia doesn't seem bothered though.
Kodjia defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Manowaru.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manowaru connects with a crisp jab.
Manowaru throws a leg kick which misses Kodjia's front leg but catches the back leg as Kodjia tries to avoid it.
Kodjia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodjia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kodjia missing with knees to the body.
Kodjia tries to work over Manowaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kodjia trying to land knees to the body.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Manowaru blocks it.
Kodjia has a couple of punches blocked by Manowaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kodjia fails to land.
Manowaru tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manowaru throws a head punch that misses.
Kodjia prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a shot to the body.
Manowaru avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodjia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Kodjia fails to land.
Manowaru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Manowaru - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manowaru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kodjia blocks a body shot from Manowaru.
A nice left hand lands by Manowaru.
Manowaru scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manowaru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franck Kodjia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Manowaru.
Kodjia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manowaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Manowaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manowaru throws a body punch but Kodjia moves out of range.
Manowaru throws a hook but Kodjia avoids it easily.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kodjia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manowaru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kodjia throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kodjia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Manowaru feints a counter leg kick.
Kodjia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kodjia tries to clinch up
letting Manowaru counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru clobbers Kodjia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kodjia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kodjia scores with a nice strike.
Kodjia moves out of range as Manowaru throws a body kick.
Kodjia instigates a clinch.
Manowaru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodjia tries to clinch but Manowaru is having none of it.
Kodjia defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
Kodjia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manowaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kodjia.
Kodjia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Manowaru is just out of range.
Manowaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kodjia doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Manowaru coming out on top.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kodjia misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kodjia blocks the leg kick.
Manowaru lands the left hand.
Kodjia staying out of range there.
Manowaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Kodjia.
Manowaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manowaru motions for Kodjia to come forward. Manowaru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kodjia moves into range and clinches up with Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manowaru fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manowaru backwards.
Manowaru lands with a light punch inside.
Manowaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manowaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manowaru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kodjia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kodjia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kodjia ducks right into an uppercut from Manowaru.
Kodjia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Manowaru slams his shin into Kodjia's torso.
Manowaru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manowaru. That's going to slow Kodjia down.
Kodjia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manowaru finds it's way round the side to connect with Kodjia's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia rushes Manowaru and presses him up against the cage.
Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodjia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manowaru or not.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Kodjia backwards.
Manowaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manowaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manowaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodjia's elbow.
Kodjia connects with a knee to the head.
Kodjia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kodjia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia tries to work over Manowaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Kodjia.
Nice body punch from Kodjia - that landed with a thud.
Manowaru is breathing heavily.
Manowaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodjia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manowaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodjia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manowaru breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kodjia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manowaru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franck Kodjia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Manowaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manowaru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kodjia is out of range and Manowaru settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Kodjia blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Manowaru.
Manowaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kodjia is looking to wear down Manowaru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kodjia lands with a shot to the body.
Kodjia throws a wild body kick that Manowaru sees coming a mile off.
Kodjia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manowaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia wants to clinch up but Manowaru keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodjia. Manowaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manowaru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kodjia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia moves in looking to clinch but Manowaru pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Manowaru.
Kodjia checks a leg kick nicely.
Manowaru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manowaru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kodjia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodjia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manowaru counters with a leg kick.
Kodjia ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
That kick from Manowaru tenderised Kodjia's leg. Kodjia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch but Manowaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manowaru.
Kodjia swings for the body but Manowaru moves out of range.
Manowaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Kodjia misses its target.
Manowaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manowaru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodjia. Manowaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manowaru feints and then cracks Kodjia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kodjia down.
Kodjia throws a wild body kick that Manowaru sees coming a mile off.
Kodjia moves to clinch but Manowaru breaks away
and Manowaru counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kodjia forces Manowaru back against the cage and clinches.
Manowaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kodjia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manowaru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manowaru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manowaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manowaru trying to stall but Kodjia improves his position.
Manowaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Kodjia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manowaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Manowaru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kodjia.
A right hand to the body from Manowaru.
Kodjia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manowaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kodjia backwards.
Manowaru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manowaru drops Kodjia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kodjia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kodjia is rocked!
Manowaru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kodjia or not.
Oh Kodjia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manowaru scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru lands a big right hand that drops Kodjia! The killer instinct kicks in and Manowaru finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Manowaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Iron sharpens Iron.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crotch Grabber (ranked 15 p4p, 14 weight class) and Roar Horse (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class). Grabber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Side to Side. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crotch Grabber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse moves forwards but Grabber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Roar Horse has been cut.
Horse throws a lazy right hand but Grabber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabber throws a big shot that misses.
Horse lands with a good body shot.
Grabber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horse was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabber.
Horse tries to move into range but Grabber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grabber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! in the buildup to the fight.
Grabber misses with a hook
and Horse counters with a nice body kick.
Horse moves out of range of the body kick.
Grabber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grabber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grabber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horse uses from the top position.
Horse stands and steps away. Grabber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horse on the side of the head.
Grabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Horse is just out of range.
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Horse's shoulder, as Horse tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Horse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabber. Horse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabber misses with a looping left.
Horse throws a lazy body kick
and Grabber counters with a nice uppercut.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horse moves away from the strike by Grabber.
Horse moves into range and clinches up with Grabber.
Horse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabber successfully pulls guard.
Horse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grabber misses with a body punch
and Horse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grabber.
A short right from Horse.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grabber.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grabber prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grabber backwards.
Horse misses with some punches.
Horse tries a body shot but Grabber blocks it.
Grabber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grabber jumps guard and drags Horse to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grabber is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Horse frees his head nicely. Oh but Grabber has switched to an armbar! Horse is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Crotch Grabber made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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